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BC Has Now Planted One Billion Trees Since 2018

BC has now planted over one billion trees since 2018, including 301-million this year alone. It's a slight dip from the record 304-million planted...

55 anti-logging protesters arrested Tuesday at Fairy Creek camp, Vancouver Island

RCMP have now arrested over 110 people, as they enforce a BC Supreme Court injunction order meant to prevent anti-logging protesters from interfering with a...

Over 8000 British Columbians book campsites in first few days of registration 

British Columbians are eager to get back out to the campground. On Monday, the Discover Camping website opened for those looking to book a spot ...

Pfizer-BioNtech fast tracks COVID vaccine shipments, additional 1.5-million doses in March

Canada is getting an additional 1.5-million doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID vaccine this month.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also says an extra million Pfizer shots...

Province extends State of Emergency to March 16th

The province’s state of emergency is staying in place for the next couple of weeks at least. It’s been extended to March 16th, which allows...

Habitat for Humanity looking for families in the new Comox Valley project, which includes accessible units

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is now accepting homeownership applications for their upcoming project on 1375 Piercy Avenue in Courtenay. The 12-unit...

New provincial firearms lab opens to respond to B.C’s gun violence 

Police officers throughout the province now have another tool to help battle organized crime and gun violence. A new provincial forensic firearms lab has opened. The...

Avalanche Canada says conditions ripe for snowslide

Avalanche Canada is issuing a Special Public Avalanche Warning for backcountry enthusiasts in the south coast.  The warning is in effect immediately and through this...

Jet Lisa Home 2day

<!-- Donate Now --> Thank you everyone!  Lisa will be coming home! If you or your family member was seriously ill away from home, you will understand the enormous...

BC Center For Disease Control releases COVID-19 safety tips for holiday season

With Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, and Christmas following not far behind, the BC Center For Disease Control has released guidelines around gatherings this holiday...

“Time to get in the game”; Dr. Tam on second wave

“Bend it like Canadians.”  That from Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday when giving an update on the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across Canada. Tam...

Curfew remains in place at Tla’amin Nation as COVID-19 cases now at 36

The Tla’amin Nation is now reporting 36 cases of COVID-19. This number reflects the total number of cases reported in the Nation near Powell River...

Courtenay’s Chief Administrative Officer retiring this fall

After seven years with the City of Courtenay, the city’s Chief Administrative Officer will be retiring on September 30th. David Allen announced his decision to...

CFL postpones season to September but warns cancellation is also a possibility

The Canadian Football League is postponing its season until September. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie made the announcement today to season ticket holders. He told them that...

Additional $500k in funding given to Family Caregivers of BC

As part of British Columbia's emergency COVID-19 response plan, the Province is doubling this year's funding for Family Caregivers of British Columbia to $1...

Trudeau speaks only to Nova Scotia shooting during daily address

It was a somber Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his daily address this morning.  The PM offered condolences to the victims’ families and friends...

Province announces 44 new COVID-19 cases, total now sits at 1561

There are now 1561 cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 44 new ones today. The total on Vancouver Island...

Cabinet Committee Update: Minister of Health says WHO is a collaborative organization

In its daily update, Canada’s Cabinet Committee said the country has confirmed 26,631 cases of COVID-19 including 823 deaths. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr....

British PM out of hospital

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is out of the hospital.  He had been admitted to the intensive care unit after experiencing persistent COVID-19 symptoms. ...

Provincial Health Officer says ‘every health region has people with COVID-19’

Provincial Health Officer Dr.Bonnie Henry says “it would be irresponsible to mention only a few communities” when it comes to identifying where COVID-19 is...

Hundreds of thousands apply for CERB on first morning

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says 240,000 people have applied since it opened. The only people filing today were born in January, February, and March....

Conservative leader calling for more support for businesses

Conservative leader Andrew Sheer is calling for more small business aid from the federal government. In his press conference Wednesday morning, Sheer called for refunds...

BC announces 87 new COVID-19 cases, total stands at 970

There are now 970 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 86 new ones this afternoon. The number is...

Building Trades Union calls on members to donate extra protective equipment

Canada’s construction industry is stepping up to help frontline healthcare workers. Canada’s Building Trades Union is asking member contractors to donate extra N-95 respirators, face...
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