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Camp Shawnigan to improve accessible, inclusive outdoor recreation for children and families

Camp Shawnigan will begin construction on a project to provide greater accessibility, inclusion, and year-round outdoor recreation. Easter Seals BC and Yukon CEO Lisa Beck will formally announce the plans at an invitation-only launch event on Saturday, July 19, at Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. Phase One of this $25 million project is “more than a facelift,” according to Beck, “it’s a reimagining of what’s possible.

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...

Health Canada warning about ‘copycat’ cannabis products

Health Canada is warning about illegal cannabis edibles that can cause harm when swallowed, especially for children and pets

More than 1,000 school advisory councils receive gaming funding

Almost $11 million in Community Gaming grants have been given to 1,300 parent advisory councils and district parent advisory councils.

Local School District and Governments Respond to Viral Fight Video

School District 79 and three local government bodies have released a joint statement following a video that was released...

Caregiver Benefit Lends a Much Needed Helping Hand

Caregivers have been given the gift of time. Changes to the Employment Insurance program take effect on December 3 and will...

Child Stress and Anxiety Workshop in Duncan

The business of being a kid is tough and it's getting more difficult all the time. Drinkwater Elementary in Duncan...
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IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer

The Independent Investigations Office is not recommending action against an off-duty RCMP officer driving a vehicle that hit two pedestrians in April.

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Cowichan SAR and local brewery team up to raise money for new search and rescue facility

Cowichan Search and Rescue is working with another partner to raise money to build a new search and rescue building in North Cowichan.

One person dies in collision on Malahat

The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 
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