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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

News Patrick Grapes -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
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

News Justin Goulet -
BC Emergency Health Services can boost ambulance response times thanks to some new funding. Executive Vice President Linda Lupini...
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School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

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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

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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. 

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Provincial
Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial
Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

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Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.
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