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8 Vernon volunteer firefighters resign

8 Vernon volunteer firefighters resign

City of Vernon has recently hired four new full-time firefighters
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Tour of Honour supporting military, first responders kicks off in Chilliwack

Tour of Honour supporting military, first responders kicks off in Chilliwack

The tour will raise awareness in places across B.C. and the Yukon for Honour House and Honour Ranch
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First Nation in Supreme Court trying to enforce B.C. ‘duty to consult’ on mineral rights

First Nation in Supreme Court trying to enforce B.C. ‘duty to consult’ on mineral rights

Legal action seeks to overturn mineral rights claims and suspend further claim in Gitxaała territory
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BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

BC Ferries fares could climb 9.2 per cent each of the next 4 years, CEO says they won’t

Cap does not reflect the $500 million coming from provincial government to limit fare hikes
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New number links Island Health residents to mental health, substance use resources

New number links Island Health residents to mental health, substance use resources

Mental Health and Substance Use Service Link 1-888-885-8824 available 7 days a week
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New teen camps among summer camps being offered at Comox Lake

New teen camps among summer camps being offered at Comox Lake

Kids and teens can explore Cumberland Lake Park through a variety of new and expanded camps this summer.
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Will clean transportation shift take rural Vancouver Island along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

Will clean transportation shift take rural Vancouver Island along for the ride? ​​​​​​​

Some worried only thing B.C. has been concentrating on is electrified vehicles in bigger centres
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Campbell River couple’s battle to get son’s Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

Campbell River couple’s battle to get son’s Indigenous name on birth certificate successful

B.C. Vital Statistics Agency agrees to accept Indigenous language letters
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Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

Critics fear B.C. poised to freeze $300 million Vancouver Island development fund

ICET has asked for $150 million funding but not yet received an answer from government
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B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

B.C. Government provides $45 million boost to libraries

Government is providing $45 million to support public libraries throughout B.C. with technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information.
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