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BC NDP in ‘messy’ and 'dynamic' Speaker situation to form government

BC NDP in ‘messy’ and 'dynamic' Speaker situation to form government

Naming an NDP-Speaker could threaten the party's tentative majority and undermine the role's traditional neutrality, says expert
Keats Landing dock repairs delayed

Keats Landing dock repairs delayed

Further complicating repair efforts that must wait until mid-August, 2025 is the need for an additional $268,500 in the project funding.
Savary Island community survey open until October 31

Savary Island community survey open until October 31

Updated plan needed due to provincial changes and long-term goals of the island community
B.C. ballots counted at record speed amid election integrity conspiracies

B.C. ballots counted at record speed amid election integrity conspiracies

B.C.'s Chief electoral officer says province has many ways to vote, and that can mean delays in final tallies — something some online voices have picked up on to seed doubt in the election
Public comment invited on Tsain-ko forest operations map

Public comment invited on Tsain-ko forest operations map

Years of forest operation planned, including 19 cut blocks and over 12 km of roads
BC NDP on track to form majority government, pending recounts

BC NDP on track to form majority government, pending recounts

The NDP now lead Surrey-Guildford by 18 votes, up from nine an hour earlier.
Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

The 31.5-hectare parcel known as Wilkinson Woods was bought by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be added to 707 Community Park
Is Sunshine Coast RCMP watching Murder in a Small Town? (And other highlights of Q3 report)

Is Sunshine Coast RCMP watching Murder in a Small Town? (And other highlights of Q3 report)

Mental health flags and suspicious person reports shape RCMP activity in Gibsons this quarter
Illegal dumping still pervasive in qathet region

Illegal dumping still pervasive in qathet region

Community cleanup event encourages residents to clean up trash and litter in the area
Islands Trust welcomes Reuben Bronee as new Chief Administrative Officer

Islands Trust welcomes Reuben Bronee as new Chief Administrative Officer

With extensive leadership experience, Rueben Bronee takes over as CAO, tasked with enhancing conservation efforts across 13 major islands