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Some BCer’s to individually receive over $100 from BC Affordability Credit

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An extra hundred dollars may be available to you. Eighty-five per cent of British Columbians are to automatically receive full...

Lottery tickets not a “fun stocking stuffer” says BCLC

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If you’re looking for something to give your kid this holiday season, settle for toys or candy, not lotto...

Vancouver Coastal Health warns about the dangers of slips and falls this winter

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As snow and ice blanket most of the province, Vancouver Coastal Health is warning seniors and other residents about...

150 extra ferry sailings added for holiday season

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BC Ferries is adding extra ferry sailings for the holiday season rush. More than 680,000 passengers and 270,000 vehicles travel...

Coalition advocates to increase number of sprinklers in homes

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As more homes are built on Vancouver Island, an advocacy group is hoping to make sure they have home...

Drivers to prepare for winter driving conditions across Vancouver Island

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Remember to turn on your headlights and tail lights to help other drivers see you. That reminder from Mainroad, a...

Veterans ride ferries and buses for free on Remembrance Day

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BCFerries and TransLink are offering free rides to retired and active military personnel on Remembrance Day. Those with official Canadian...

Halloween sees an increase in pedestrian crashes

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Halloween can be a dangerous holiday for trick-or-treaters. Last year, there were 640 crashes resulting in 240 injuries on Halloween...

Great BC Shakeout drill to affect districts across BC

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The Great BC Shakeout happens tomorrow. The annual drill encourages residents to Drop, Cover and Hold On across BC. British...

Public service union members ratify agreement with BC Public Service Agency

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A new three-year agreement has been approved by members of the BCGEU working in the public sector. Over the two...

BC Ferries fares get more expensive

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BC Ferries is changing its fuel surcharge for the third time this year. Starting on November 1st, its current fuel...

Relatives of missing and murdered Indigenous women demand BC police accountability

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Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S) families are calling on police accountability while sharing the...

Island-based LGBT+ fundraiser organization seeks applicants

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A fundraiser to help organizations that support the LGBT+ community is seeking applicants in the fall quarter. Island Queers and...

Public Service employees refrain from overtime, BCGEU escalates job action

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In hopes of getting the province to the bargaining table, the BCGEU has asked all of its 33,000 members...

BC’s Ex-Minister of Housing looks to become new Premier

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The ex-Attorney General and Minister for Housing in BC is looking to possibly become the new Premier as he...

$15-million Lotto Max ticket remains unclaimed

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Just a little over a month is left before a $15 million lotto ticket becomes void. On August 13th at...
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Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

Andy Speck running for Mayor in Campbell River

2026 Municipal Election
Andy Speck is running for mayor of Campbell River, citing his community experience and desire to bring residents together to address local issues.

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.

Ferris Stirling seeks seat on Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
Ferris Stirling is seeking a seat on Campbell River city council.