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Domtar announces reopening of Howe Sound mill

The Howe Sound mill is set to reopen, according to Domtar.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Nanaimo looks for proposals for temporary public art program 

Nanaimo is looking for artists for its 2027 temporary public art program. Artists selected for the program will begin their projects this year, with installations planned for next year. 

RDN did not see significant change after halting RV length of stay bylaw enforcement 

The Regional District of Nanaimo is exploring the use of temporary use permits to regulate RV living, citing safety as a key reason for the policy proposal. 

Inflatable Godzilla incident in Nanaimo lands atop BC Hydro’s memorable outage list

Godzilla may rule the movies, but it was no match for BC Hydro.

These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025

Noah reclaimed the top spot as the most popular baby name in British Columbia this year. The post These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

Vancouver Island marmot population on the rise: Marmot Recovery Foundation

New data from the Marmot Recovery Foundation shows roughly 427 marmots now surviving in the wild — a dramatic turnaround for one of Canada’s most endangered mammals, which dropped to fewer than 30 animals more than two decades ago.
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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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