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LocationNanaimo, British Columbia. Canada.
2 new Village sites in North Cowichan shelved after provincial funding freeze

But BC Housing’s supportive-housing project on White Road will be open soon

Cowichan Valley Citizen
Province boosts wildfire response capacity ahead of 2026 season

The BC Wildfire Service says it is expanding training, upgrading technology and investing in new infrastructure as it prepares for the 2026 wildfire season.

CHEK
River watch: ‘Prolonged periods of heavy rain’ on the way for Vancouver Island

Residents should watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts

Nanaimo News Bulletin
What's next after no-snow winter in Victoria, Nanaimo?

A winter without snow in either city is “not unheard of, but unusual.” Will it lead to drought? It’s too soon to tell.

Times Colonist
VicPD warns business owners of recent ‘vishing’ scam attempts

The Victoria Police Department is warning local businesses to be cautious after two businesses were the targets of attempted "vishing" scams.

CHEK
From Nanaimo to Prince George, nurses find a new life in B.C. after escaping 'chaos' of United States | CBC News

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives approved the registration of 1,028 U.S. nurses between April 2025 and January 2026, putting it on track for a tenfold increase compared to recent years.

CBC
Courtenay-Comox MLA’s long-term care bill clears second reading : My Comox Valley Now

Get the latest Comox Valley & Courtenay news, events, weather updates, community contests, and live radio via 98.9 Jet FM on My Comox Valley Now—your go-to source for local happenings and information.

My Comox Valley Now
Former B.C hockey coach and Victoria jail guard sentenced for child luring

A former Vancouver Island hockey coach, who would go on to serve as a special constable with the Victoria Police Department, has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for child luring.

CTVNews