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

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. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Allenby Road closure extended until spring 

Allenby Road in Duncan will remain closed between Boys Road and Miller Road until spring 2027. 

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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