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UPDATE 5: Blaney re-elected in North Island-Powell River, Liberal minority government
We’re bringing you live election coverage with a Liberal Minority government.The voters have given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau another chance, although with what you could call a bit of...
Missing Campbell River man’s family asking for help
Loral McLeod says it’s unusual for her brother to disappear without communication.She says his friends and family guess he went missing between the last week of September to the...
Crime prevention grants available to BC communities
Organizations working to make communities safer can now apply for some grants to help with their efforts. The 2019-2020 Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program has funding streams...
Island Health launches project targeting hepatitis C
An Island Health pilot project is launching in the North Island.The project will target hepatitis C, a virus that can result in liver disease and other health impacts. It...
Local woman thankful after company repairs roof for free
A Campbell River resident says she’s thankful for the generosity of her community.Nancy Bryson is a retired investment manager. She says that one day, she went up to the...
GoFundMe set up for Merville apartment fire victims
A Cumberland resident wants to help those affected by Tuesday morning’s apartment fire in Merville. Sarah Cameron has set up a GoFundMe page for the Hillview Apartment tenants.Cameron says she...
Courtenay library hosting talk on surviving BC’s new wildfire reality
It’s no question that BC’s wildfires are changing. Wilderness dweller Chris Czajkowski and debut author Fred Reid will be at the Courtenay branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library to...
NIC nursing students host all-candidates forum
NIC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing students are hosting an all-candidates forum. The forum is scheduled for October 16th. It will welcome the North Island-Powell River candidates.The event is free...
Local artist designs Campbell River-inspired shoes for contest
A Campbell River artist is asking you to support her.Mellissa Davis designed Campbell River-inspired shoes and has now entered...
Elders support patients, families at North Island hospitals
A program that promotes understanding of Indigenous perspectives, knowledge an approaches to wellness has now launched.Two Kwakwaka’wakw Elders have...
Province launches new rebates for EV charging stations
The provincial government is making it easier to go electric.Homeowners can now get a $350 provincial rebate to install...
Permit required to cut wood on Crown land
Cooler weather is coming and you might be thinking of lighting your wood stove.The province is reminding Vancouver Island...
NDP leader announces rent subsidy in Campbell River
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh made a campaign stop in Campbell River this morning. He toured the Habitat for Humanity build...
Province seeking feedback on mines reform
The province is proposing a few changes to the Mines Act and it wants British Columbians to provide some...
Age-friendly communities grants open for applications
Seniors all over the province can enjoy more support, thanks to a new round of funding from the province.The...
More learning spaces for health care assistant, ECE students at NIC
North Island College is celebrating a new space for students.The new space is at the former St. Joseph’s General...
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Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
Fundraiser walk supporting Comox Valley seniors set for Sunday
The Glacier View Lodge Society is welcoming walkers to support its 2025 Walk for Glacier View, individual walkers or teams will take a scenic 2km walk around the lodge while taking in a bake sale, live music and other entertainment.
NCI officially opens new student housing buildings
A student housing project at Courtenay's North Island College has officially opened its doors.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.Â
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