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B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

Kings trade veteran defenceman

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The Powell River Kings are saying goodbye to defenceman Andy Stevens. He’s been traded to...

Campbell River NIC campus set for upgrades

News Justin Goulet -
Work is set to get underway this weekend to prep for the multi-million dollar upgrade to North Island College's...

Province invests in trades sector

News Justin Goulet -
The Provincial government is investing in the future of trades-based careers. Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond...

New trades pilot project at NIC

News Justin Goulet -
A new pilot program is being set up at North Island College to help new trades students connect with...

New trades equipment at NIC

News Justin Goulet -
Trades students at North Island College are benefiting from an investment in new technology at the post-secondary institution.  The Province has provided...

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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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