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Two Vancouver Island residents receive Order of BC award

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Fifteen residents of BC have been selected to receive the Order of BC award next month.

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

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The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Update: Out of control wildfire ignites near Cameron Lake

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A wildfire near Cameron Lake is now out-of-control.

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

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Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

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Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

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.
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