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Preparations start for retail and online non-medical marijuana sales

News Justin Goulet -
VICTORIA, B.C.- The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is working to open the first government-operated non-medical cannabis retail store...

Abortion drug to be made available for free on Jan. 15th

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The government of British Columbia is set to offer universal, no-cost coverage for the drug Mifegymiso, effective...

Funding to help convert Chilton Arena Zamboni to solar-power

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PORT MCNEILL, B.C.- The Regional District of Mount Waddington will be saving some big money thanks to funding from...

Feds Make Changes to EI Benefits

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

Government announces task force on eliminating MSP premiums

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The NDP government has put together a task force of experts on eliminating Medical Services Plan premiums. The goal...

Have Your Say on BC’s Minimum Wage

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The provincial government wants to hear your thoughts on the minimum wage increase. It’s looking for input on the...

MP to host NAFTA round-table discussions

News Justin Goulet -
The MP for North Island-Powell River says Canadians deserve to know what the priorities are when it comes to...

Feds announce program to deal with abandoned boats

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

Government Officials To Gather In Ottawa For FCM Conference

News David Boles -
The FCM Conference starts in Ottawa today. North Island-Powell River NDP Member of Parliament Rachel Blaney says this is...

North Island-Powell River MP returns from NATO talks

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North Island-Powell River's Member of Parliament says the recent NATO parliamentary meetings were a success in discussing a number...

BC Greens Close To Making A Big Move

News David Boles -
The B.C Green Party is close to making an important decision. Party Leader Andrew Weaver held a press conference...

OFFICIAL: B.C Liberals Will Lead A Rare Minority Government

News David Boles -
B.C will have a minority government. Following the completion of the final count - the electoral district of Courtenay-Comox was...

Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government

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The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government. Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. Mid-Island...

Vancouver Island Hosting Evacuation Training Exercise

News David Boles -
Exercise READY ANGLE is taking place on Vancouver Island for the next few weeks. Spokesperson Captain Jeff Manney...

Auditor General says government is reporting ledger accurately

News David Boles -
BC's Auditor General has released her report on how the government prepares the expense side of the ledger in...

Funding for community paramedicine program

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BC Emergency Health Services can boost ambulance response times thanks to some new funding. Executive Vice President Linda Lupini...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
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

Economy
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

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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