Tag: British Columbia

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

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

Province opens additional shelter spaces in wake of cooler weather

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VICTORIA, B.C. – The provincial government is opening up extra shelter spaces to help people on the streets avoid...

Denman Islanders looking to clean up the shores

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DENMAN ISLAND, B.C. – 14 years since starting operations, a small group from Denman Island continues its efforts to...

Recycle BC now accepting items like chip bags and plastic pouches

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NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – British Columbians can now recycle more thanks to a new program by Recycle BC. The non-profit...

Hornby Island marine education camp available for female high school students

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HORNBY ISLAND, B.C. – Female students have an exciting opportunity this summer. A partnership between School District 71 Comox Valley,...

Success for group looking to conserve Savary Island

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SAVARY ISLAND, B.C. - They had a goal, and have achieved it. A group dedicated to the preservation of Savary...

Smartphone app makes recycling easier

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POWELL RIVER, BC - Today is Earth Day. To mark the occasion, the Recycling Council of B.C. is reminding British...

Auction supporting marine education society closes today

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PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Marine Education and Research Society is getting set to wrap up its 2018 online...

Province strikes deal with Airbnb to support affordable housing

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The online rental platform Airbnb will now collect municipal and provincial sales taxes, thanks to a new...

Powell River joins Recycle BC program

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POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The city of Powell River is now a part of the Recycle BC program. Incentives will be...

Illicit drug overdoses killed more than 1400 people in BC in 2017

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VICTORIA, B.C.- 36 people died after overdosing on illicit drugs in the North Vancouver Island region in 2017. Preliminary data...

B.C.’s highway maintenance contracts go to tender this week

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The government is continuing its efforts to ensure quality maintenance of provincial highways, roads and bridges. Requests for...

Survey launched on sexual violence policies at post-secondary schools

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VICTORIA, B.C.- The province wants to make post-secondary school campuses safer. A survey has been launched to provide feedback on...

Son charged in mother’s death to appear in court this week

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SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C.- A 22 year old is set to appear in court this week to face a...

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...

Province increases safety to those at high risk of HIV infection

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VICTORIA, B.C.- British Columbians at high risk of HIV infection will be getting more protection, starting January 1st. The province...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
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

Real Estate
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

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