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New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C.
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide.The Social Sector Activation Guide will address gaps in...
Province increases tax credit to support game developers
The B.C. Government will support game developers by increasing a tax credit.The province announced it’s increasing the interactive digital media tax credit from 17.5 percent to 25 percent to...
First of its kind menopause clinic for BC patients officially launched
A first of its kind menopause clinic hopes to give those experiencing complex menopause symptoms in B.C. the care they need.On Friday, The B.C. Government announced the new Complex...
Province wants community input on new employment model
The B.C. Government wants your input on a new model aimed at getting people employed.The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has announced a new model for WorkBC,...
Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.On May 7, Premier David Eby commissioned this inquiry following the Lapu Lapu Day Festival attack...
Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey
The B.C. Government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.On Monday, the Province announced that independent climate-policy experts are reviewing the programs...
This Canada Day is unlike any other; says Premier Eby in statement
Many are celebrating a Canada Day unlike any other in recent times.That comes from Premier David Eby, who issued a statement about Canada Day this morning.“People will gather to...
Island Health urges water safety to prevent drownings
As people head to the water this summer, Island Health urges you to be water safe.In an Accidental Drowning Deaths report by the BC Coroners Service, Island Health saw...
Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered...
BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month.May saw 60...
Several Canada Day events announced across Island & Coast
Many events look to celebrate Canada Day across the Island and Coast.Municipalities and recreation staff on Vancouver Island and...
Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says
Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.A new survey...
BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products
A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need.Called the Period Promise Campaign, it aims to...
Electrifying multi-unit home project first one in Canada; says Province
A BC pilot project focused on fully electrifying multi-unit residences has been launched.Launched by BC Hydro and the Province,...
New agreements & discussions made during Asia trade mission
Agreements were reached, and meetings were held during Premier Eby’s trade mission to Asia.BC Premier David Eby departed for...
BC Ferries website & app to be temporarily shut down tonight
Book your ferry trip early as the BC Ferries website and app will shut down tonight.BC Ferries says the...
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Update: Highway 1 reopens near Chemainus following vehicle incident Friday
Update: Fri. Oct 10 - 8:40 p.m.: The highway...
Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
North Cowichan to investigate options to clean up Lewis Street and homeless encampmentsÂ
Council has decided to up their game to address encampments, street disorder, addictions and mental health on Lewis Street.
Construction on new centre median gets underway in North CowichanÂ
Safety improvements along at Beverly and James Street in North Cowichan are expected to get under way this month.
Shawnigan Lake RCMP seek SUV driver who fled from collision on Malahat
Shawnigan Lake RCMP are looking for the driver of a white Mercedes-Benz SUV that took off after a crash on the Malahat in Mill Bay.
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