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Province issues new COVID-19 restrictions for holidays amid rising cases

New COVID-19 restrictions will take into effect Monday as B.C. tries to slow the spread, of the Omicron variant.

First Nations and community groups receive holiday funding from forestry company

Western Forest Products announced a total of $100,000 would be provided to First Nations and partners on the Island, Sunshine Coast and Washington State.

Secure Your Home for the Holidays

The RCMP is offering up some home security tips this holiday season. Constable Robert Gardner says it's important to...

Shedding your holiday debt

The CEO of the Credit Counseling Society is offering up some advice on shedding your debt. Scott Hanna says people...

Ferries prepping for post-Christmas rush

BC Ferries is reminding travelers to check their schedule if you're travelling this next week. Tuesday is expected to...

ICBC reminding drivers to be safe this season

If you are hitting the road over the next week or so, ICBC is offering some tips for safe...

Ferries gearing up for the holidays

BC Ferries crews are gearing up for the holiday season. Spokesperson Deborah Marshall says tomorrow, December 23rd, is expected to...

Going on a trip? Make sure your home is secured

If you are heading out of town over Christmas, RCMP is reminding you to make sure you property is...

Remember to water your Christmas tree

Fire crews are reminding people to make sure Christmas trees are watered. Trish Greenwood says a dry Christmas tree can...

Services available for those in need during the holidays

The holidays can be a tough time for some in our community. Comox Valley Family Services Association is reminding...

Take caution when mailing holiday parcels

Mounties are reminding residents to take caution when mailing packages this holiday season. Constable Rob Gardner says it's a...

Holiday decorating safety

It's the time of year where people across the country put up their holiday decorations. Powell River's Fire Chief...

Canada Post boosts employee numbers for holiday deliveries

Canada Post has hired over 2500 seasonal workers and will rent up to 900 vehicles across the country to...

Police reminding residents to keep doors locked and valuables out of sight

The holiday shopping season is here and Mounties are reminding people to make sure their purchased gifts are secured. RCMP...

Chamber offers guide to businesses ahead of holiday shopping season

The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce is offering a strategy guide for businesses getting ready for the holiday shopping...
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B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

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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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