Hussam Elghussein
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New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C.
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide.The Social Sector Activation Guide will address gaps in...
Valley Educator sharing stories about Palestinian family tonight
A Comox Valley educator looks to share her stories connecting with Palestinians in Egypt tonight.
Province increases tax credit to support game developers
The B.C. Government will support game developers by increasing a tax credit.The province announced it’s increasing the interactive digital media tax credit from 17.5 percent to 25 percent to...
Incident at Comox Lake led to the death of a teenager
A tragic incident led to the death of a 17-year-old boy at Comox Lake.On Saturday night at 9:45, Comox Valley RCMP first responders were called to Devil’s Ladder at...
First of its kind menopause clinic for BC patients officially launched
A first of its kind menopause clinic hopes to give those experiencing complex menopause symptoms in B.C. the care they need.
Province wants community input on new employment model
The B.C. Government wants your input on a new model aimed at getting people employed.The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has announced a new model for WorkBC,...
City to hold online sessions on Community Plan updates this month
You can learn more about the City’s updates to the community plan through virtual sessions.The City of Courtenay is updating its Official Community Plan, a document that guides the...
IIO investigating Courtenay arrest from this January
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is asking for witnesses to a Courtenay arrest from January.They say on January 5 at around 11:00 p.m., Comox Valley RCMP responded...
Huge turnout at Courtenay Canada Day Parade this morning
Many community members came out to celebrate Canada Day today.Like many places in Canada, Courtenay saw several events take...
Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.On May 7, Premier David Eby...
Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey
The B.C. Government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.On Monday, the...
This Canada Day is unlike any other; says Premier Eby in statement
Many are celebrating a Canada Day unlike any other in recent times.That comes from Premier David Eby, who issued...
Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day
Communities across Canada will get to see Air Force aircraft fly over on Canada Day.
Island Health urges water safety to prevent drownings
As people head to the water this summer, Island Health urges you to be water safe.In an Accidental Drowning...
Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered...
BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month.May saw 60...
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First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
B.C. proposes expanded job protections for workers with serious illness or injury
British Columbia's government has tabled legislation aimed at improving job protections for workers with serious illness or injury.
Courtenay City Council to consider Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Wednesday
Only one item will be on the agenda at Courtenay City Council’s special meeting Wednesday.
B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign.
B.C. government proposes more legislation to fast-track North Coast power project, with First Nations
The British Columbia government tabled legislation Monday aimed at fast-tracking the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and enable First Nation’s co-ownership of the project.
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