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SCRD works with province to support workers affect by Howe Sound mill closure 

Forestry Tyler Hay -
The Sunshine Coast Regional District is creating a working group to bring together resources to help workers affected by the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill closure. 

Howe Sound mill curtailment impact will stretch far beyond the facility, says COFI president

Forestry Tyler Hay -
President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) says the idling of operations at the mill at Port Mellon will have consequences extending far beyond the facility itself. 

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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.

Malcolmson looks to continue work as Nanaimo-Gabriola MLA 

2026 BC Election
The BC NDP candidate for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island says her experience in provincial and federal politics makes her the right person to continue representing the riding. 
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