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Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Seniors Advocate warns B.C. faces critical shortage in long-term care beds

British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate says the province would need to spend more than $16 billion on new long-term care beds over the next 10 years to meet growing demand.

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.

Canadian Minister of Seniors speaks on how COVID-19 affects the elderly

While many Canadians have faced challenges associated with COVID-19, seniors have been identified as a particularly susceptible group, a...

Blaney reacts to 2017 Federal budget

The NDP's seniors critic is speaking up on behalf of older Canadians. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says...

Blaney says home health care is a concern among seniors

Home health care is a growing concern for senior residents. NDP Member of Parliament for the North Island-Powell River Rachel...

Seniors Services Report Shows Strides Still To Be Made

The Office of the Seniors Advocate has released its second annual Monitoring Seniors Services report. The report is...

Seniors Advocate looking for volunteers

Seniors Advocate BC is looking for a new wave of volunteers. Isobel Mckenzie says there are approximately 27,000 seniors living...

Senior’s round tables set for the North Island

Rachel Blaney is being kept busy with her schedule for the summer, but she wants to keep hearing from...

Campbell River Receives Age Friendly Grant

Campbell River recently received a $20,000 age-friendly community planning and project grant. Recreation and Culture Manager Lynn Wark says the city...

Preventing Falls Among Seniors

The BC Falls and Injury Prevention Coalition has launched a month-long campaign aimed at preventing falls among seniors. Heather Fudge...

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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.

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.

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

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

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

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.