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Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP

A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.

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...

Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup

Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill. ...

MP hosting disability tax credit session this week

If you have any questions about the disability tax credit, the NDP is hosting a workshop in the Comox...

Courtenay-Alberni MP responds to 2017 Federal Budget

A Member of Parliament says the 2017 budget dropped the ball on certain issues for Coastal British Columbians. Courtenay-Alberni...

MP marks International Women’s Day

Today is International Women's Day. The Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni is marking the occasion. Gord Johns...

MP calling for action on marine debris clean-up

A coastal Member of Parliament is calling on the Federal government to free up funds to help volunteers clean...

Reactions to pipeline announcement mixed

Mixed reactions are pouring in following the Federal announcement yesterday regarding pipeline projects in British Columbia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced...

MP JOHNS PUSHES FOR CHANGES TO SMALL BUSINESS TAXES

The M-P for Courtenay-Alberni has introduced a bill to make it easier for small businesses to keep the business...

Gord Johns calling for action on derelict Vessels

The Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni is calling on the government to take action on derelict vessels. Gord Johns went...

Local MPs speaking with Minister Tootoo

Our members of parliament Gord Johns and Rachel Blaney met with the Minister for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian...
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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 
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