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BC Envoy Ticked About Softwood Lumber Tariff

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B.C's special envoy to the U.S says new tariffs announced on Canada's softwood lumber is an old tactic by...

VIU Promoting Island Aboriginal Tourism

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Vancouver Island University is hosting a symposium to promote the growth of the sustainable Aboriginal tourism industry on Vancouver Island.  ...

City Contributes Money to Research Value-Added Wood Industry

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The city is contributing five thousand dollars to for a research project on the value-added wood industry on Vancouver...

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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.

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

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

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

Environment
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. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.