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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...

Horgan to be sworn in as Premier on July 18th

The next government of B.C. will be sworn in in less than two weeks. Premier-Designate John Horgan will be sworn...

MP speaks out on affordable housing

The Member of Parliament for North Island-Powell River says more needs to be done to address the issue of...

BC NDP Ready To Take Advantage Of A Historic Opportunity

A new government will soon be leading British Columbia. Following the confidence vote the BC Liberals lost, former premier Christy...

Feds announce program to deal with abandoned boats

The Federal government has unveiled a $6.85 million Abandoned Boats Program. It will provide grants over 5 years to communities...

National Conference On Local Issues Starts Thursday

The FCM Conference starts in Ottawa today. North Island-Powell River NDP Member of Parliament Rachel Blaney says this is...

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...

Done Deal? Green Party Leader Says Not Yet

The deal is almost closed. In a conference from the legislature Friday afternoon, B.C Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver...

It’s Over! B.C Liberals Get A Minority Government

B.C will have a minority government. Following the completion of the final count - the electoral district of Courtenay-Comox was...

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...

Exercise Ready Angle Using The Island As Training Ground

Exercise READY ANGLE is taking place on Vancouver Island for the next few weeks. Spokesperson Captain Jeff Manney...

North Island MP Seeing Smoke And Mirrors After Feds Table First Pot Bill

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

Auditor General Pleased With Province’s Budget Reporting

BC's Auditor General has released her report on how the government prepares the expense side of the ledger in...

Survey Shows Growing Business Climate in Campbell River

The Campbell River Chamber of Commerce and MNP have released the results of the Economic Outlook Survey. Findings showed...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

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Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

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