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From Victoria to Port Hardy and back in 48 hours: End2End Cancer charity bike relay begins today

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A charity bike relay spanning over 1,000 kilometres across Vancouver Island and back within 48 hours begins today. The inaugural End2End Cancer charity bike ride kicks off tonight. The relay...

BC’s minimum wage rising to $17.40 an hour on June 1

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British Columbia's lowest earners will be making a little bit more, come June 1st. That's when the province's general minimum wage jumps by 65 cents an hour, to $17.40. The 3.9...

Man steals $30,000 of goods in checkout theft and fraud scheme

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Island police are looking for a man who they believe stole over $30,000 in merchandise in a checkout scam. Nanaimo RCMP say the man has committed multiple thefts and frauds...

ICBC releases list of rejected licence plate slogans for 2023

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ICBC has released a list of personalized licence plate slogans that were rejected last year. The insurance corporation says they received 9,500 slogan requests in 2023, and denied 2,600. That's...

Driving without valid insurance is on the rise; says RCMP detachment

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Driving without valid insurance is on the rise according to a BC RCMP detachment. In the first 20 days of the year, Coquitlam RCMP issued 24 violation tickets for driving...

Less than 3 quarters of Islanders are using winter tires this season: says ICBC

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71 per cent of Vancouver Islanders have put winter tires on their vehicles this year. That according to a survey from ICBC, who are asking you to adjust your driving...

New Tsow Tun Le Lum Healing House opens on Vancouver Island

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The Tsow Tun Le Lum Healing House has opened the doors to its new Cowichan facility. The decades-old organization deals with substance use and trauma treatment for Indigenous, Metis, and...

$1 million 6-49 ticket sold in Powell River

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Check your tickets. Someone in Powell River is $1 million richer today. As per the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Wednesday Jan. 3's Lotto 6-49 prize-winning ticket was sold in the...

Should losing weight be your pet’s New Year’s resolution? The BC SPCA weighs in

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While a 'chonky' cat or dog may look cute, when pets start to pack on the pounds, it’s cause...

Premier Eby releases statement ahead of the New Year

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The new year is a time to reflect on the past, celebrate our successes and set our intentions for...

‘Noah’ tops the list as 2023’s most popular baby name in BC

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As 2023 comes to a close, the province has released the most popular baby names from this year. From...

Wind warning issued for Vancouver Island and Coast Thursday morning

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A wind warning has been issued by Environment Canada for early Thursday morning. It was issued just before 1 am...

Find My iPhone app leads to recovery of stolen device

Uncategorized Nicholas Arnold -
Opting into the 'Find my iPhone' feature may be a little bit more valuable than you realize. In mid-November, a...

Police issue buyer beware advisory on purchasing used vehicles

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RCMP have issued a buyer beware warning for people purchasing used vehicles. The vehicles were discovered as stolen by their...

Willingness to pay for health care rising among BCers; says recent poll

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Almost half of British Columbians would consider paying for specific medical services. That from a Research Co. survey, which found...

Home sales on Vancouver Island slow as 2023 winds down

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Home sales continue to slow on Vancouver Island to end the year. That according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

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.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

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The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

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.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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