Tag: Canada

North Island communities get set for Canada Day

PORT HARDY, B.C. – This Sunday marks Canada’s 151st birthday, and the North Island is celebrating the occasion. The District...

Canadian association celebrates mental health

VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH, B.C. – The Canadian Mental Health Association is marking two special occasions this week. Not only is...

Turn off the lights and celebrate Earth Hour

NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. - Tonight marks the annual Earth Hour initiative. Residents across the world are invited to turn...

Province looking for feedback on proposed hunting regulation changes

VICTORIA, B.C.- The provincial government is looking for residential feedback on changes to hunting regulations. The proposed changes involve hunting,...

Port Hardy fire fighter earns Canadian citizenship

PORT HARDY, B.C- A member of the Port Hardy volunteer fire department is now a Canadian citizen. Gaston Töpfer has...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection

The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...

No Big Lumber Deals Made in China or Japan

There are no promises and no announcements of signed M-O-U's as a result of the forestry trade mission to...

Feds Make Changes to EI Benefits

The Federal Government has made some changes to EI benefits. Parental benefits can now be drawn over a period...

IIOBC Seeking Witnesses in Qualicum Officer-Involved Shooting

The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On October 12th, RCMP responded to reports of a...

Large Scale Marine Exercise Underway Off of Salt Spring Island

A multi-agency on-water emergency preparedness exercise is taking place just off the Northeast coast of Salt Spring Island. Canadian...

New Legislation Aims to Toughen Rules Around Lobbying

The Province is updating legislation to make sure individuals who worked for the government cannot sell their insider-knowledge. Attorney...

Legalization of pot could impact blood donations

Organizations like Canadian Blood Services are bracing for potential impacts once marijuana is legalized next year. Right now if you're...

Celebrating National Aboriginal Day

Today is National Aboriginal Day. Events are taking place across the country to mark the day and acknowledge...

Great Canadian Giving Challenge underway

CanadaHelps is launching a campaign to encourage people to keep non-profits in mind over the summer months. The non-profit...

Feds announce program to deal with abandoned boats

The Federal government has unveiled a $6.85 million Abandoned Boats Program. It will provide grants over 5 years to communities...
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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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