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AquaVan visits Sunshine Coast schools

Some Sunshine Coast students are getting a visit from the Vancouver Aquarium's AquaVan this week. The specially equipped mobile aquarium is a temporary home to small marine life, like sea...

MPs spending first day in House of Commons since the election

MPs have taken their seats in the commons for the first time since the election. December 4th will bring the Trudeau government's first Throne Speech. Reports out of Ottawa suggest we...

Mayor of Sechelt encourages class action suit over Seawatch sinkholes

The mayor of Sechelt is encouraging people to join a class action lawsuit over sinkholes in the Concordia Seawatch subdivision, even though the District would be a defendant. Earlier this...

SD68 facilities plan approved, Rae elected to 2nd year as Board Chair

The Nanaimo - Ladysmith School Board has approved a new facilities plan, after the closures and amalgamations got the nod from its Business Committee Tuesday night. The plan will see...

West Vancouver Sunshine Coast MP named Parliamentary Secretary

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed West Vancouver Sunshine Coast MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones as a Parliamentary Secretary. Goldsmith-Jones will serve as secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion. In his announcement, Trudeau...

SD68 Business Committee endorses facilities plan; Board to vote Wednesday night

The Nanaimo - Ladysmith School Board's Business Committee is endorsing a new facilities plan, that will see schools closed and consolidated. Deirdre Tansey is with "Rutherford Open and Thriving". She,...

Former RCMP building eyed for affordable housing

It was one of the iconic location shots from the old Beachcombers TV series, but the former RCMP detachment in Gibsons is currently sitting vacant . Now, Gibsons Councillors are...

Lawyer, cannabis advocate Kirk Tousaw ready to help fight any charges from recent dispensary raids

Cannabis advocates in the region are questioning why RCMP are cracking down on dispensaries. RCMP in Nanaimo raided three shops on Tuesday. Sunshine Coast RCMP raided one on the weekend. Vancouver-based...

Malcolmson says NDP optimistic about Paris, but wants Trudeau government to follow up with results

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on his way back to Ottawa... but, in Paris, the UN climate conference continues...

Flu shot or mask-up rule now in place for health care facilities

If you haven't had a flu shot yet, you'll need to wear a mask when visiting health care facilities...

Sechelt pondering future of Chapman Creek lot

Sechelt Councillors are puzzling over what to do with a piece of property on the banks of Chapman Creek... The...

Sunshine Coast RCMP move on local marijuana dispensary

As Nanaimo cannabis dispensaries await the RCMP's next move after "cease and desist" letters earlier this month, the outspoken...

City looking to hear opinions on off leash area for Nob Hill Park

The City of Nanaimo is asking for feedback on the idea of creating an off leash dog park at...

Province offering support for anti-racism network

The Province is offering more money to support anti-racism networks. Bruce Curtis is the head of the Organizing Against Hate...

Busy beginning to December for Elves Club

The biggest Christmas charity on the Sunshine Coast has a busy week ahead of it. Lynn Nestman of the Elves...

Nanaimo RCMP say “friends don’t leave their friends alone” after a night on the town

'Tis the season to indulge in some festive spirits, but Nanaimo RCMP are reminding people to drink responsibly and...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

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

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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