Category Archives: Local News
BC Financial Statement
British Columbia's economy is forecast to grow one per cent in 2023. The finance ministry's second quarterly report also forecasts slower economic growth for next year of 0.7 per cent. But the budget'...
Nov 29, 2023 Andy S / CC
BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Expanded
One of British Columbia's first measures to combat the housing crisis is being expanded to include 13 more communities. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the New Democrat government's speculation a...
Nov 23, 2023 Mt. Hood Territory / CC
BC Hate Fund
B-C is offering groups up to $10,000 each and will launch a racist incident helpline to combat hate-motivated violence in the province. Premier David Eby made the announcement, saying no one should li...
Nov 16, 2023 BC NDP / CC
New BC Ambulance Models
B-C is shifting its ambulance paramedics staffing model for 60 rural and remote communities in what Health Minister Adrian Dix says is an ``unprecedented'' investment in emergency health care. Dix say...
Nov 10, 2023 Richard Eriksson / CC
NIC Legacy Donation
Hardev Shergill played a crucial role in the formation of North Island College during the 1970s. Now retired in California, he is leaving another legacy to the College. He is setting up a Legacy Award...
Oct 30, 2023
OBIT-Matthew Perry
Actor Matthew Perry, whose character on the sitcom ``Friends'' is among television's most famous and quotable, has died. He was 54. Records show he was found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home....
Oct 30, 2023 Policy Exchange / CC
First Nations Forestry Agreement
A limited partnership between four Vancouver Island First Nations and one of British Columbia's major forest companies is being hailed as a path forward for the industry in the province. The Campbell ...
Oct 25, 2023 NICOLA F / CC
Rain Lowers Drought Levels
The effects of B-C's first atmospheric river of autumn could take a little longer to ease. The B.C. River Forecast Centre posted flood watches across western Vancouver Island and for the Englishman Ri...
Oct 20, 2023 NOAA Satellites
BC Immunization Campaign
B-C has launched its immunization campaign for this year's respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan w...
Oct 11, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Elasmosaur Poised to Become Official Emblem
A large, fierce-looking marine reptile that lived on Vancouver Island 80 million years ago could soon join the Pacific salmon, the spirit bear and the western redcedar as an official emblem for the pr...
Oct 05, 2023 Gerry Thomasen / CC
