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Cowichan Tribes calls on the feds to act on illegal dump site near Duncan 

Resolving an illegal dumpsite on Indian Road has placed limitations on Cowichan Tribes because the land falls under federal jurisdiction.

New study measures benefits from e-bike incentives

A new study finds government incentives for e-bike purchases encourage greater use and offer financial and physical and mental health benefits for riders.

Nonprofits say funding crisis affects vital community services

Nonprofits in BC warn that they are facing a funding crisis that will affect essential community services. Over two-hundred leaders of nonprofit organizations in the province have signed an open letter to funders to say they are “at the breaking point."

Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued Tuesday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning.

Province doubles municipal borrowing limits to speed up infrastructure projects

The Union of B.C. Municipalities is welcoming changes to provincial borrowing rules that regulate how much money municipalities can borrow without holding a public vote.

Grant applications for youth mental health now open

As youth on Vancouver Island report dealing with higher levels of stress, Island Health says grants are becoming available...

Police under investigation after woman injured during Friday arrest

BC’s civilian police watchdog is looking into a recent incident in Duncan, where a woman was injured while being...

Lucky couple in Duncan wins Lotto Max prize

A Duncan couple won a million dollars in the November 19 Lotto Max draw. Gail and Thomas Hewitt bought the...

‘This will sink the North Island:’ First Nations speak against salmon farm shutdown

First Nations who support salmon farming say they’re tired of their perspectives being passed over for politics. The Coalition of...

Province tapping correctional facilities to address addiction, mental health issues 

The province of BC says they're going to step up and secure treatment within the correctional system for people who...

Increased rental prices have renters in BC looking for relief 

Rent in BC continues to rise, and that has many people asking when they will see a light at...

Effective today all plastic shopping bags are banned, BC government 

A cleaner and greener BC is on the horizon as the provincial government moves to reduce waste from single-use...

U.S. Government Is Applying Tariffs To Local Company

The Horgan and Trudeau governments are joining Catalyst Paper and Kruger in appealing a U.S. Department of Commerce decision. The...

Save the Shawnigan Lake R.C.M.P. Detachment Petition: Going to Victoria

A petition to "Save the Shawnigan Lake R.C.M.P. Detachment" is circulating throughout the community. Early on in the process, the...
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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.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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