Nicole Matthews

Nicole is a graduate of the Radio, Television, Broadcast News program at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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Lake Cowichan secures nearly 100 acres for $1.4 million

The Town of Lake Cowichan has reached an agreement to acquire nearly 100 acres of land next to its wastewater lagoons, Grant Lake and the Cowichan Valley Trail.

Working smoke alarms could score Comox Valley residents free Domino’s pizza

Domino’s Pizza is teaming up with the Courtenay and Comox fire departments for Fire Prevention Week, offering some residents with working smoke alarms the chance to get their pizza for free.

Lake Cowichan fire chief retiring after 48 years

Lake Cowichan Fire Chief Doug Knott is retiring after 48 years with the department, including 17 years as chief.

B.C. announces $2.7 million to help northern businesses and protect jobs

The B.C. government is providing $2.7 million to help northern businesses and First Nations adapt to changing markets, diversify their economies and protect or create jobs amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

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

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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