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Preparations start for retail and online non-medical marijuana sales
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
VICTORIA, B.C.- The government of British Columbia is set to offer universal, no-cost coverage for the drug Mifegymiso, effective...
Feds Make Changes to EI Benefits
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
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
The provincial government wants to hear your thoughts on the minimum wage increase. It’s looking for input on the...
Clark rolls out revamped platform ahead of Throne Speech
The legislature is back in session on Thursday and Christy Clark's Liberals will face their first confidence test in...
North Island-Powell River MP returns from NATO talks
North Island-Powell River's Member of Parliament says the recent NATO parliamentary meetings were a success in discussing a number...
Mental Health Association Has Wish List for BC Government
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a wish list for the BC government.Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week.Mid-Island...
MP looking for clarity on Feds’ pot bill
The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana.
Rachel...
Funding for community paramedicine program
BC Emergency Health Services can boost ambulance response times thanks to some new funding.
Executive Vice President Linda Lupini...
ICBC raising awareness on dangers of distracted driving
ICBC, the government and police are teaming up for a month-long campaign against distracted driving.
ICBC spokesperson Caroline...
New legislation introduced to strengthen animal welfare protection
The BC SPCA is welcoming new legislation, aimed at cracking down on irresponsible breeders of dogs and cats. The...
Provincial government continues work on softwood lumber deal
The BC government is working to develop a strategy to get a softwood lumber deal.
More than $4-billion in...
Federal NDP frustrated with Trudeau government’s decision to ditch electoral reform plans
Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has abandoned a commitment to reform the Federal electoral system.North Island-Powell River NDP MP Rachel...
Recommendations made to improve youth in care plans
A report from the BC Representative for Children and Youth has found that better support and stability could have...
Funding for Aboriginal Skills Training Fund
The BC Government is committing more funding to the Aboriginal Skills Training Fund.
Minister of Aboriginal Relations and...
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Clocks “fall back” an hour this weekend as daylight time ends
Clocks are set to “fall back” across much of Canada this weekend, as daylight time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Enviornment Canada issues wind alert for Powell River area
It's shaping up to be a wet and windy Halloween for most of the Sunshine Coast, including the Powell River area.
B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment
Proposed legislation from the B.C. Conservatives would raise taxation rate caps for municipalities, which are bracing for a potentially major financial hit from upcoming assessment changes.
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Eby leaves door open to early election over North Coast transmission line bill
Premier David Eby isn’t ruling out an early election if his government’s bill to fast-track construction of the North Coast transmission line fails to pass.
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Proposed bill to repeal B.C. Indigenous rights legislation fails to move forward
A bill that aimed repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) was voted down in the legislature.
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