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Better At Home program helps seniors on Lasqueti Island 

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United Way B.C. has launched a program that will help seniors age in place on off-grid Lasqueti Island. 

Point-in-time count finds 577 people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo in one night 

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A point-in-time count conducted by United Way BC found 577 people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo on a single night. 

United Way expands after-school programs on Vancouver Island

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United Way is expanding its School’s Out program to help kids in more communities have a healthy meal and access to after school programming. 

United Way offers support to Wesley Ridge fire evacuees 

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United Way has launched a fundraising effort to support people affected by the Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island. 

Some B.C. seniors on the verge of homelessness 

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According to a new report, with the cost of everything rising, retiring is not the luxury it once was,...

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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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