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Official numbers have been released for early voting turnout for ridings across the country.

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Official numbers have been released for early voting turnout for ridings across the country.  After a record number of voters...

RCAF preparing for next 100 years with centennial next year

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
April 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and they are looking back at how...

Valley resident marks 50 years in Canada matching up to $25,000 for food bank

Uncategorized Justin Waddell -
After migrating to Canada in the 1970s, valley resident Lucas Stiefvater is giving back to his adopted home by...

Red Dress Day commemorated by Comox Valley Aboriginal Head Start

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This story may contain information that is difficult for many. A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available...

Courtenay man wins national roofing competition

News Justin Goulet -
VICORIA, B.C. – Eight of Canada’s best roofers and sheet metal workers gathered together in Victoria on Friday, July...

Local students successful at French language competition

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

Canadian association celebrates mental health

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COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is it...

Turn off the lights and celebrate Earth Hour

News Justin Goulet -
COMOX VALLEY, B.C. - Tonight marks the annual Earth Hour initiative. Residents across the world are invited to turn off...

Johns named NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs

News Justin Goulet -
OTTAWA, ON- Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament has a new role within the NDP government. Gord Johns has been appointed the...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

News Justin Goulet -
Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection

News Justin Goulet -
The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...

No Big Lumber Deals Made in China or Japan

News Justin Goulet -
There are no promises and no announcements of signed M-O-U's as a result of the forestry trade mission to...

Feds Make Changes to EI Benefits

News Justin Goulet -
The Federal Government has made some changes to EI benefits. Parental benefits can now be drawn over a period...

Government announces task force on eliminating MSP premiums

News Patrick Grapes -
The NDP government has put together a task force of experts on eliminating Medical Services Plan premiums. The goal...

IIOBC Seeking Witnesses in Qualicum Officer-Involved Shooting

News Justin Goulet -
The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On October 12th, RCMP responded to reports of a...

Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island

News Justin Goulet -
A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island. Canadian...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.