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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy Emily Joveski -
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP My Tri-Port Now Staff -
RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

North Island provincial election candidates finalized

2026 BC Election Wylie Henderson -
The candidates for the upcoming provincial election have been finalized in the North Island riding.

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake west of Port Hardy Monday morning

Weather Wylie Henderson -
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded Monday morning about 228 kilometres west of Port Hardy.

Fire Prevention Week encourages safe charging practises

Uncategorized My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Next week is Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign focuses on safe charging.

North Island communities holding events to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Wylie Henderson -
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed each year on Sept. 30 to honour Survivors and the children who never returned home.

Open fires bans lifted in Coastal Fire Centre

Uncategorized My Tri-Port Now Staff -
All remaining Category 2 and Category 3 open-fire prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted Sept. 30.

Winter tires will be required on some highways starting this week

Transit My Tri-Port Now Staff -
Winter tires will be required on some Vancouver Island highways starting Oct. 1.

Earthquakes shake waters southwest of Port Hardy

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Emergency officials say there were no reports of damage or injuries after a series of earthquakes shook off the...

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.

Port Hardy residents asked to refrain from using ball fields amid maintenance work

District of Port Hardy Wylie Henderson -
The district is asking people to stay off the fields to protect the work and prepare them for the 2027 season.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

Doerkson named interim B.C. Conservative leader after Findlay resigns

Politics Emily Joveski -
Lorne Doerkson has been named interim B.C. Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation amid ongoing caucus turmoil.
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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.

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.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
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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