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School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

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B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

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High streamflow advisory issued for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a series of atmospheric rivers brings heavy rain to the coast.

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.

UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

K’ómoks First Nation welcomes incoming B.C. government

Indigenous
K’ómoks First Nation has issued a statement welcoming B.C.’s incoming premier and provincial government following last month’s election.

Police warn of rental scam after Nanaimo resident loses nearly $4k

Crime
RCMP are warning Vancouver Island residents about a rental scam after one person lost nearly $4,000.