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Nomination period approaching for municipal elections

The nomination period for the October municipal election will open Sept. 1.

Drought conditions persist on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 16.

Recent rainfall fails to dampen Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast drought concerns

The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 9.

Coroners report 23 deaths on Vancouver Island through May due to drug toxicity

The report shows 23 people died from unregulated drug toxicity on Vancouver Island in May.

Coroners report 31 suspected illicit drug overdose deaths on Vancouver Island through March

Updated data from the BC Coroners Service shows 31 deaths were reported on Vancouver Island through March due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity.

Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Province expands early family-law support across Vancouver Island

More families on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will soon have expanded access to free legal support aimed at resolving disputes outside court.

Fog advisory active for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast into Thursday morning

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for a large portion of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Local Vendors and the Never-Ending Battle with Mother Nature

Inclement weather had a significant impact on the farmers' market season throughout Vancouver Island. It's not uncommon for a farmers' market on...
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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Cowichan Tribes, City of Duncan sign agreement to strengthen relationship

Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their government-to-government relationship.

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.
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