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Province issues new COVID-19 restrictions for holidays amid rising cases

New COVID-19 restrictions will take into effect Monday as B.C. tries to slow the spread, of the Omicron variant.

Province opens additional shelter spaces in wake of cooler weather

VICTORIA, B.C. – The provincial government is opening up extra shelter spaces to help people on the streets avoid...

Denman Islanders looking to clean up the shores

DENMAN ISLAND, B.C. – 14 years since starting operations, a small group from Denman Island continues its efforts to...

Recycle BC now accepting items like chip bags and plastic pouches

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – British Columbians can now recycle more thanks to a new program by Recycle BC. The non-profit...

Local students successful at French language competition

SURREY, B.C. – Students from the Comox Valley are celebrating a successful trip to the mainland. Four students competed in...

Hornby Island marine education camp available for female high school students

HORNBY ISLAND, B.C. – Female students have an exciting opportunity this summer. A partnership between School District 71 Comox Valley,...

Smartphone app makes recycling easier

COURTENAY, BC - Today is Earth Day. To mark the occasion, the Recycling Council of B.C. is reminding British Columbians...

Auction supporting marine education society closes today

PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Marine Education and Research Society is getting set to wrap up its 2018 online...

Cumberland receives over $108,000 for trail projects

CUMBERLAND, B.C. - The Village of Cumberland and the United Riders of Cumberland Association have received a boost from...

Bringing the Ilo Ilo Theatre back to life

CUMBERLAND, BC- The smell of popcorn, the sound of music, and the opening of the curtain. Those are just some...

Province strikes deal with Airbnb to support affordable housing

VICTORIA, B.C.- The online rental platform Airbnb will now collect municipal and provincial sales taxes, thanks to a new...

Illicit drug overdoses killed more than 1400 people in BC in 2017

VICTORIA, B.C.- 36 people died after overdosing on illicit drugs in the North Vancouver Island region in 2017. Preliminary data...

B.C.’s highway maintenance contracts go to tender this week

VICTORIA, B.C.- The government is continuing its efforts to ensure quality maintenance of provincial highways, roads and bridges. Requests for...

Survey launched on sexual violence policies at post-secondary schools

VICTORIA, B.C.- The province wants to make post-secondary school campuses safer. A survey has been launched to provide feedback on...

Son charged in mother’s death to appear in court this week

SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C.- A 22 year old is set to appear in court this week to face a...

Abortion drug to be made available for free on Jan. 15th

VICTORIA, B.C.- The government of British Columbia is set to offer universal, no-cost coverage for the drug Mifegymiso, effective...
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.
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