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B.C. looks to defer logging in old growth forests and consult with First Nations

News Troy Landreville - November 2, 2021

- Story by Brody Langager, Vista Radio staff B.C. is aiming to defer logging for 2.6 million hectares of old-growth forest in the province after the Old Growth Strategic Review...

Rally planned at B.C. Legislature to protest autism funding changes

News Troy Landreville - November 2, 2021

A rally is planned for the lawns of the legislature to protest changes to the province’s autism funding model. It’s scheduled for Wednesday, November 24th at 11:00am. Critics are calling on...

Serious inventory shortage putting squeeze on island homebuyers

News Troy Landreville - November 2, 2021

Different month, same issues for Vancouver Island’s real estate market. Historically low inventory and a steady rise in prices have been the norm for months now, and October was no...

B.C. applies for decriminalization in effort to reduce toxic drug deaths

News Troy Landreville - November 1, 2021

The province is taking its first step towards decriminalization, as it looks to curb B.C.'s toxic drug overdose crisis. B.C. has become the first province in Canada to seek an...

Province says carbon monoxide alarms save lives

News Troy Landreville - November 1, 2021

The province is urging everyone to take steps to stop carbon monoxide buildup, which has caused more than 150 deaths in B.C. since 2008. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless...

B.C. finalizes proof of vaccination policy for public service workers

News Troy Landreville - November 1, 2021

The deadline is fast approaching for all government employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The province announced today that they must have two doses of a COVID vaccine by...

Almost 600 lives lost to extreme heat in summer 2021

News Troy Landreville - November 1, 2021

Updated data from the BC Coroners Service tells a grim tale about this past summer’s record breaking, and deadly, heat. It shows that the record-breaking heat claimed the lives of...

MP Blaney named as NDP Critic for Seniors, Veterans and Rural Economic Development

News Troy Landreville - October 29, 2021

North Island-Powell River’s MP is adding to her parliamentary duties. Rachel Blaney has been appointed as the federal NDP’s Critic for Seniors, Veterans... and Rural Economic Development. Leaders Jagmeet Singh made...

Province says don’t let cannabis candy spook kids, parents

News Troy Landreville - October 29, 2021

Cannabis consumers and parents of trick-or-treaters must be vigilant to ensure little ghouls and goblins don't get a scary...

Islanders urged to get seasonal flu shot

News Troy Landreville - October 29, 2021

Island Health says it’s time to take your shot to protect yourself, and everyone around you from the flu. The...

Sylvan Learning adds Comox location

News Troy Landreville - October 29, 2021

A Vancouver Island couple is bringing the Sylvan Learning Centre to Comox. Susan and Russell Crowe are set to open...