Tag: Conservation

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.

RDN continues work to buy Hamilton Marsh with new price 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo and its partners have secured more than $25 million toward the purchase of Hamilton Marsh. 

RDN works to secure $7.5 million more to complete Hamilton Marsh purchase 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking additional funding to complete the purchase of Hamilton Marsh. 

Campaign still needs $900k to purchase, protect land in Desolation Sound 

Environment Tyler Hay -
BC Parks Foundation is still hoping to raise $900,000 to purchase 100 acres in Desolation Sound so the area can become a park.  

BC Parks Foundation raising money to add property to park system in Desolation Sound

Environment Tyler Hay -
About a million dollars is still needed to secure 100 acres of waterfront property known as Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound so it can become a park. 

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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.

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

Real Estate
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

2026 BC Election
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

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