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Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP My Coast Now -
RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

RCMP My Coast Now -
October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

Fire Prevention Week encourages safe charging practises

Uncategorized My Coast Now -
Next week is Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign focuses on safe charging.

Conservation efforts add up to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island

Environment My Coast Now -
Two newly protected properties will connect the Lasqueti Island Ecological Reserve and Mount Trematon Nature Reserve, adding to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island.

Open fires bans lifted in Coastal Fire Centre

Uncategorized My Coast Now -
All remaining Category 2 and Category 3 open-fire prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted Sept. 30.

Winter tires will be required on some highways starting this week

Transit My Coast Now -
Winter tires will be required on some Vancouver Island highways starting Oct. 1.

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics My Coast Now -
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

When a baby is in the NICU, every milestone matters

Local Connections My Coast Now -
September is NICU Awareness Month, a time to recognize the babies fighting for every milestone in the NICU, and the families reaching milestones right alongside them.

Earthquake felt across Kootenays Thursday morning

Environment My Coast Now -
Kootenay residents got an early-morning jolt Thursday after an earthquake struck near Crawford Bay

Gun control advocates urge RCMP for more transparency around Tumbler Ridge shooting weapons

Crime My Coast Now -
Gun control advocates are renewing calls for more details about the firearms used in February's deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Nanaimo Museum offers tours of tales that go bump in the night

Community My Coast Now -
On select evenings in October, ghouls and goblins can embark on a mostly outdoor walking tour of downtown Nanaimo to hear about the darker side of the community's history, while visiting local landmarks.

Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

Transit My Coast Now -
A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

Survey finds most drivers don’t know to slow down, move over for flashing amber lights

Traffic & Closures My Coast Now -
Most drivers in B.C. don’t know the law requires them to slow down when they see flashing amber lights, according to Road Safety at Work.

Active listings up, sales down according to latest real estate board report

Real Estate My Coast Now -
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 651 sales in August, down four per cent from the same month last year.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Community My Coast Now -
Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Politics My Coast Now -
Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.
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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.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

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

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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