Troy Landreville
Author Archive
B.C. looks to defer logging in old growth forests and consult with First Nations
- Story by Brody Langager, Vista Radio staffB.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Story by Brendan Pawliw, Vista Radio StaffChildren five and up will now be required to wear a mask at...
Medical director urges women over 40 to get screened for breast cancer
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
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
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
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.
The province is expanding its mask mandate to include all students and staff in kindergarten to Grade 3.Provincial health...
Now playing
- Advertisement -
Latest News
Infrastructure, housing, UNDRIP will top agenda as local governments meet in Victoria next week
Members of local governments and First Nations are gathering in Victoria next week for the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder.Â
North Cowichan orders derelict properties on York Road cleaned up or torn down
North Cowichan Council is ordering the owners of three derelict buildings on York Road to clean up the sites or demolish the buildings.
“Please stop”: Eby says Alberta’s pipeline dream jeopardizes B.C. projects
Premier David Eby said Alberta’s push for a new pipeline is a threat to existing major projects in B.C.Â
Cowichan Valley transit strike ending
Unifor and Transdev have agreed to the provincial mediator’s upcoming recommendations, ending the months long Cowichan Valley transit strike - the longest in BC History.
- Advertisement -
