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Fish farmers say research report “not supported by science”

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- The British Columbia Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) said that a recent study by the Pacific Salmon...

Results in for provincial recycling challenge

PORT HARDY, B.C.- The District of Port Hardy has finished second in a Recycle BC challenge. Last summer, three municipalities...

Mediators named for Island Health’s electronics records system

VICTORIA, B.C.- Two mediators have been appointed to address the issues surrounding Island Health's IHealth system. Jane Morley and Jean...

No end in sight for wildfire season

Despite a weekend that included some rain, there are still over 160 active wildfires burning in our province right...

BC Ferries Wins Safety Award

BC Ferries is being recognized for its culture of safety. The company has won DuPont’s Global Safety Award as part...

Port Hardy Cleaning Up Their Recycling Program

The district of Port Hardy is working to go green. The district has teamed up with the town of Smithers...

Wacky weather causes distress for BC farmers

Due to the wet and cold spring many farm crops in B.C. are behind. Where consumers are especially going...

April Stats Show Overdose Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

The BC Coroners Service has released the numbers on illicit drug deaths in April. 136 people died from illicit...

Trevena says BC NDP-Greens deal is positive for all British Columbians

The MLA-elect for the North Island says the deal between the BC Green and BC NDP caucuses is an...

Fentanyl workshops to be held across the province

A series of workshops is being held throughout the province in partnership with the Justice Institute of British Columbia...

Trevena Back As MLA

The B.C NDP have held on to the North Island. With over 47% of the vote, Claire Trevena was re-elected...

Volunteer Transportation Network offering shuttle service on voting day

The Mount Waddington Volunteer Transportation Network is making voting a little easier for North Island residents. Spokesperson Mary Mavis...

CISC Looking To Residents To Track Invasive Plants In BC

May is Invasive Species Month in B.C and the Coastal Invasive Species Committee is looking for help in finding...

Candidates gearing up for next month’s vote

North Island candidates are working hard on their campaigns as the provincial election nears. The BC NDP's Claire Trevena says...

Many lessons learned in year since BC’s public health emergency declaration

The North Island Medical Health Officer says a lot of lessons have been learned in the year since a...

Local foundation readying itself for marmot season

The Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation is prepping for a busy spring. Executive Director Adam Taylor says they are...
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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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