Hussam Elghussein

Author Archive

New guide supports wildfire evacuees across B.C.

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Wildfires are affecting B.C. more than ever, and United Way BC looks to help communities welcome evacuees through a new guide. The Social Sector Activation Guide will address gaps in...

Province increases tax credit to support game developers

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government will support game developers by increasing a tax credit. The province announced it’s increasing the interactive digital media tax credit from 17.5 percent to 25 percent to...

First of its kind menopause clinic for BC patients officially launched

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
A first of its kind menopause clinic hopes to give those experiencing complex menopause symptoms in B.C. the care they need. On Friday, The B.C. Government announced the new Complex...

Province wants community input on new employment model

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your input on a new model aimed at getting people employed. The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has announced a new model for WorkBC,...

Hydro to cut power across North Island due to transmission work

District of Port Hardy Hussam Elghussein -
Be ready to lose power as BC Hydro will perform an outage across the North Island this Thursday. In a notice issued today, Hydro says it found damage on a...

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government. On May 7, Premier David Eby commissioned this inquiry following the Lapu Lapu Day Festival attack...

Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
The B.C. Government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey. On Monday, the Province announced that independent climate-policy experts are reviewing the programs...

This Canada Day is unlike any other; says Premier Eby in statement

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Many are celebrating a Canada Day unlike any other in recent times. That comes from Premier David Eby, who issued a statement about Canada Day this morning. “People will gather to...

Island Health urges water safety to prevent drownings

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
As people head to the water this summer, Island Health urges you to be water safe. In an Accidental Drowning...

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says BC Minister

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits. In a letter to the Ancient Forest Alliance and Endangered...

BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60...

Several Canada Day events announced across Island & Coast

Uncategorized Hussam Elghussein -
Many events look to celebrate Canada Day across the Island and Coast. Municipalities and recreation staff on Vancouver Island and...

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated. A new survey...

Closure coming to Quatse Loop Trail due to bridge work

District of Port Hardy Hussam Elghussein -
The Quatse Loop Trail will be closed this week for scheduled bridge repairs. The District of Port Hardy says crews...

BC Transit offers free bus rides & shuttles this Canada Day

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
You can head to your local Canada Day events by going on free bus rides. That is from BC Transit,...

BC Period Campaign collects over 550,000 menstrual products

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
A BC-wide campaign collected over 550,000 menstrual products for those in need. Called the Period Promise Campaign, it aims to...
Load more

cfni Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Port Hardy, Port McNeill mayors acclaimed

2026 Municipal Election
The municipal election is Oct. 17.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.
- Advertisement -