It was a record-setting year for the Campbell River Shoebox Project. The nonprofit delivered about 630 gift-filled shoeboxes, valued at $50 each, to women in Campbell River and Port Hardy/North Island who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Of those, 560 were distributed in Campbell River and 70 in Port Hardy/North Island.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
