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Deceased stranded killer whale pregnant, DFO and First Nations working to help calf

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A statement from the Ehattesaht First Nation says the deceased killer whale near Zeballos was pregnant, and they are still working to help the stuck calf. This comes after the...

Providence Living running dementia care pilot project ahead of new facilities opening

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A new dementia care pilot project is getting good results and is expected to be implemented in a new care facility this summer. Providence Living is doing the project in...

RCMP investigating minor hockey incident that sent player to hospital

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RCMP say they are investigating a reported assault that took place at a U15 minor hockey game that sent one player to hospital. According to Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association...

Island First Nations, regional districts to get disaster-risk reduction project funding

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The province announced $39 million to benefit B.C. communities for disaster-risk reduction funding, many of which are on Vancouver Island. According to the province, over 50 projects are getting funding...

Island NDP MP, Conservative candidate comment on carbon tax and non-confidence vote

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A Conservative motion in the House of Commons to stop the federal carbon tax increase was defeated today, and local politicians are offering opinions on the situation. The motion would...

Over $8.4M coming to Island and Sunshine Coast school districts for minor upgrades

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According to the province, over $8.4 million will boost Island and Sunshine Coast school districts so they can make upgrades to buildings and transport. This comes after it announced $291.9...

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

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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 issued seven recommendations to the...

Temperature records fall as warm weather cloaks the Island and Sunshine Coast

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Temperatures are around five degrees warmer than normal, and Environment and Climate Change Canada says multiple records fell over the weekend. Meteorologist Derek Lee says temperatures of near or over...

BC Wildfire Service to expand use of wildfire predictive tech

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BC Wildfire Service is trying to prepare for this year’s wildfire season by using real-time predictive technologies. The move is...

BC Wildfire Service says record breaking wildfires helping to draw high applicant numbers

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While not a record, BC Wildfire Service says they are seeing a high volume of applicants which may help...

Lack of IMP Aerospace workers to impact Canadians’ safety: PSAC

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A declining number of workers at IMP Aerospace in the Comox Valley could cause problems for safety, especially when...

RCMP say safer supply prescription drugs are ‘minority’ in drug seizures

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While BC RCMP says prescription drugs like narcotics and opioids that are no longer in the possession of their...

Over 38,000 kilos of trash cleaned up along coast ‘just touching the surface’

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A project funded by the federal government to clean up coastlines off Vancouver Island is “just touching the surface”...

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

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

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

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

Political, automotive landscapes changing for B.C. women, still more work to be done

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On International Women's Day, local women in politics and automotive say there has been a marked improvement over the...
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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.

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

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