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Just half of overdose witnesses on Vancouver Island call 911: study

Just half of overdose witnesses on Vancouver Island call 911: study

Fear of police a deterrent for calling
Courtenay receives second application for cannabis shop

Courtenay receives second application for cannabis shop

Just one resident spoke at a Tuesday public hearing in Courtenay council chambers about a proposed cannabis retail store at Driftwood Mall.
City of Port Alberni cancels tourist train operations for 2019

City of Port Alberni cancels tourist train operations for 2019

Steam train to McLean Mill is out of commission for repairs; city wants to re-examine rail costs
Seniors facility proposed in East Courtenay

Seniors facility proposed in East Courtenay

Atrium at Braidwood to include independent, assisted and memory care units
Vancouver measles outbreak prompts vaccine vigilance on Island

Vancouver measles outbreak prompts vaccine vigilance on Island

No cases here yet, but Island health authorities push measles vaccinations - and not just for kids
Three Island First Nations chiefs take government to court in health care dispute

Three Island First Nations chiefs take government to court in health care dispute

Move comes after First Nations Health Authority dumps Vancouver Island service provider
New tutorial ‘Whales in our Waters’ launched by BC Ferries

New tutorial ‘Whales in our Waters’ launched by BC Ferries

A new tutorial has been launched for mariners and the general public about whales in the Salish Sea
Vancouver Island’s 10 worst intersections revealed

Vancouver Island’s 10 worst intersections revealed

Saanich, Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan and Langford junctions make the list
West coast group campaigns for seal, sea lion harvest

West coast group campaigns for seal, sea lion harvest

‘Salmon are going the way of the buffalo unless we do something’
Vancouver Island Snowmageddon finally over?

Vancouver Island Snowmageddon finally over?

Wet flurries possible, but school districts open, last night’s dump probably the last gasp.