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CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

‘Anyone but Gunn’ activists take aim at local businesses

A group of non-partisan voters is encouraging people to boycott businesses in the North Island-Powell River riding who support Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn. Businesses in...

Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Canada's premiers Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs affecting nearly every country in the world.

Comox wants feedback on RAD Brewing license application

The Town of Comox wants your thoughts on a license review application from RAD Brewing. In a public notice, the Town says RAD Brewing applied...

Duties doubled on Canadian softwood lumber exports, dismaying BC industry

BC forestry companies have to pay even more to access US markets, after the US Department of Commerce nearly doubled duties on Tuesday. Duties were...

Cumberland campground adds new ‘sleeping barrels’ ahead of tourist season

If you plan on taking a camping trip to Cumberland Lake Park this summer, you may notice some unusual looking campsites.  The Lake Park Society,...

Haida Nation’s title recognized in historic, national first

It’s the first time in Canadian history aboriginal title has been formally recognized. This week BC passed legislation acknowledging the title of the Haida Nation...

Northern Lights may illuminate Vancouver Island tonight

A spectacular Northern Lights show may be visible tonight from Vancouver Island. Several geo-magnetic eruptions from the Sun are scheduled to strike the earth today...

Forest minister hails recent NAFTA ruling as good news for lumber exporters

BC’s forests minister is hopeful a recent North American Free Trade Agreement ruling will bring good news for BC lumber producers. The dispute over Canada’s...

Islanders entered into Order of Canada in Ottawa ceremony

Several Vancouver Islanders were formerly entered into the Order of Canada today in a ceremony in Ottawa. Dr. Granger Avery from Port McNeill was added...

Air traffic control workers’ union upset by move to hire ‘scabs’ if they strike

Talks between air traffic control workers and NAV Canada have broken down, and workers are now concerned they will be replaced by contractors if...

NAV Canada Workers Vote in Favour of Strike Action

Technicians who work for NAV Canada could strike next month, potentially affecting airports across Canada. The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA) is represented by...

Canada Post Marks 100th Anniversary of RCAF

Canada Post has issued a commemorative envelope to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.    The front of the envelope features a...

National school food program announced for upcoming budget

The federal Liberal Party has announced a new, national school food program in Canada.  The announcement was made earlier today, with the federal government set...

Disney Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Health Canada has ordered a recall of Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends figure packs because of a potential choking hazard.   Parents are urged to...

Auditor general says B.C. did not have effective implementation of overdose prevention

A three-year audit into the province’s implementation of overdose prevention and supervised consumption says it was not effective. The audit from auditor general Michael Pickup...

Vancouver Island artist’s orca design found on new silver Mint coin

A new Royal Canadia Mint silver coin features the artwork of a Vancouver Island-based artist. The coins, a part of the This is Canada collection,...

Island MPs and NDP boss challenge Libs to create national school food program

Heavy-hitters from the federal NDP were on the Island Wednesday, pushing the federal government to help feed struggling Island families. Party leader Jagmeet Singh, along...

Second-worst winter ever for Monarch butterflies; researchers concerned

You can expect to see a lot fewer monarch butterflies returning to BC this spring, judging by bad news from Mexico. Environment Canada researcher Greg...

Island river restoration projects get UNESCO recognition

Efforts to restore five Island estuaries are getting international acclaim this week. On Wednesday the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, endorsed the...

NDP bill to keep women safe currently studied by committee

An NDP bill to keep women safe is making its way through parliament. According to the NDP, the bill would be used to protect people...

Environment minister not doing enough to protect endangered birds, court rules

A threatened Island seabird’s recent win in court is good news for endangered birds across Canada. Now, federal environment minister Stephen Guilbeault must reconsider his...

Lumber duties increasing to a punishing 14% by summer

Softwood lumber producers in BC will soon have to pay more in duties to access the US market. The US Department of Commerce is increasing...

Canada fights back against softwood duties through free trade appeal

Canada is challenging the latest round of duties imposed on softwood lumber exporters by the United States. Federal trade minister Mary Ng said yesterday Canada...
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