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B.C. looks to defer logging in old growth forests and consult with First Nations

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- Story by Brody Langager, Vista Radio staff B.C. is aiming to defer logging for 2.6 million hectares of old-growth forest in the province after the Old Growth Strategic Review...

Serious inventory shortage putting squeeze on island homebuyers

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Different month, same issues for Vancouver Island’s real estate market. Historically low inventory and a steady rise in prices have been the norm for months now, and October was no...

B.C. applies for decriminalization in effort to reduce toxic drug deaths

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The province is taking its first step towards decriminalization,  as it looks to curb B.C.'s toxic drug overdose crisis. B.C. has become the first province in Canada to seek an...

Almost 600 lives lost to extreme heat in summer 2021

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Updated data from the BC Coroners Service tells a grim tale about this past summer’s record breaking, and deadly, heat. It shows that the record-breaking heat claimed the lives of...

Islanders urged to get seasonal flu shot

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sland Health says it’s time to take your shot to protect yourself, and everyone around you from the flu. The health authority says everyone six months and older should get...

BREAKING: Premier Horgan undergoing surgery tomorrow after growth found in his throat

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Premier John Horgan is about to undergo surgery. In a statement, Horgan said, “after noticing a lump in my neck, I went to the doctor to get a number of...

Vancouver Island makes top 10 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022

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Quite the coup for Vancouver Island’s tourism sector and the island in general. The island has been selected as a Top Region by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022, and...

Province rolls out COVID booster shots for fully immunized British Columbians

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Booster shots will soon become a reality for many in B.C. who are already fully immunized against COVID-19. Provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, shared the next steps in B.C.’s...

Fossil Fuel Subsidies Compromise CleanBC Roadmap

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The province’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 is coming under fire from the BC Green Party. Leader Sonia Furstenau says the...

New rules for young workers come into effect Oct. 15th

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New rules that the province says will "help protect young workers" come into effect tomorrow.  The changes raise the general...

B.C. mask mandate now includes kids 5-plus

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Story by Brendan Pawliw, Vista Radio Staff Children five and up will now be required to wear a mask at...

Medical director urges women over 40 to get screened for breast cancer

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Don’t hesitate to get screened for breast cancer. It could just save your life. That’s according to Dr. Colin Mar,...

New services to support people with struggling with addiction on Central Island

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The province is expanding supports and services for those struggling with addiction on central Vancouver Island. Island Health issued three...

Extreme heat could destroy six percent of Canada’s fish catches: UBC study

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A new UBC study paints a sobering picture of just how much of an impact climate change could have...

Historic low inventory fueling rising home prices on Vancouver Island

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As we enter fall, it’s the same old, same old for Vancouver Island’s real estate market. The housing market in...

Starting Monday, masks are a must for k-3 students in B.C.

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The province is expanding its mask mandate to include all students and staff in kindergarten to Grade 3. Provincial health...
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BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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