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Island Health expands two programs to better support people living with addiction
People living with addiction and people who are ready to begin a pathway to recovery will now have greater access to the services they need. The Rapid Access Addiction Clinic (RAAC) in Victoria is expanding service hours and inpatient Addictions … Continue reading →
Missing Male Youth Located
File # 2018-16988 The RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 15-year-old male reported missing has been located, and he is safe and sound. Thanks to the media and public for your assistance. Source: http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&languageId=1&contentId=56859 … Continue reading →
B.C.’s new LNG Framework to deliver record investment, world’s cleanest LNG facility
Today’s $40-billion investment by LNG Canada shows B.C.’s future can balance economic opportunity and job creation with forward-looking environmental action that meets the Province’s climate action goals, said Premier John Horgan. This project will see construction of a natural gas … Continue reading →
Federal investments in early learning and child care are helping middle-class families
Families are the foundation and driving force of our country. Helping hard-working, middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. Every Canadian should have access to quality, affordable … Continue reading →
Travel tips for the Thanksgiving long weekend
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers to prepare for a busy Thanksgiving long weekend at the border. The CBSA anticipates higher than normal traffic volumes; therefore, here are a few things you can do to make your cross-border … Continue reading →
Your transit – Your say
BC Transit’s Transit Future Bus will be out and about in Greater Victoria between September 26 and October 17, welcoming public feedback for the development of Local Area Transit Plans specific to Esquimalt/View Royal, Sooke, and Broadmead/Cordova Bay. Feedback gathered … Continue reading →
Your transit – Your say
BC Transit’s Transit Future Bus will be out and about in Greater Victoria between September 26 and October 17, welcoming public feedback for the development of Local Area Transit Plans specific to Esquimalt/View Royal, Sooke, and Broadmead/Cordova Bay. Feedback gathered … Continue reading →
RCMP seek victims, witnesses in alleged sexual assault(s) during the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games
–Duncan RCMP media release The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is investigating allegations that some male athletes may have inappropriately touched a number of female athletes at an evening dance held on July 21, 2018 at the Cowichan Exhibition Centre during the … Continue reading →
Cowichan River (Silver) Bridge painting begins
Beginning tonight, drivers are advised that the Cowichan River (Silver) Bridge in Duncan is being cleaned and painted to ensure the bridge’s long-term stability and safety. Work on the southbound bridge is scheduled to take place nightly from 8 p.m. … Continue reading →
Maximum $25,000 fine or 18 months jail-time for flying drone near wildfires
BC Wildfire Service staff were forced to temporarily halt air operations on the Wilson Creek wildfire on Sunday, July 22, 2018, due to people operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) above the fire. A helicopter that was supporting ground … Continue reading →
Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates transit improvements for the Cowichan Valley
Construction will soon be underway for the new Cowichan Valley Transit Maintenance and Operations Facility at 5271 Boal Road in Duncan. When complete, the 4.5 acre site will include parking for up to 50 buses with the ability to expand … Continue reading →
Have your say on extending veteran licence plates to police
A public engagement starts on Monday, July 23, 2018, on whether police officers should be eligible to apply for a veteran licence plate in British Columbia. Beginning in 2004, military veterans have been eligible to apply for a special veteran … Continue reading →
Office of the Premier: Province and Red Cross team up to help people affected by disasters
As flood waters recede throughout the province, and with another wildfire season on the horizon, the Province of British Columbia and the Canadian Red Cross have announced a new initiative designed to help people and families affected by disaster better … Continue reading →
Government expanding coverage for insulin pumps, eliminating age restriction
The provincial government is expanding insulin pump coverage, so any British Columbian requiring one to manage diabetes will have access under PharmaCare, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “For many individuals diagnosed with diabetes, insulin pumps can have a positive … Continue reading →
Canadian science leads to important updates to the Periodic Table of Elements
The Periodic Table of Elements, a staple in schools across Canada, is basically an ingredients list for everything that makes up our world. And as of yesterday, 14 of those ingredients changed, thanks to work by National Research Council (NRC) … Continue reading →
Nominate a deserving B.C. education professional today
Nominations close June 30, 2018, for the new Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education, honouring the dedication of British Columbia’s highly skilled and innovative teachers, administrators, principals, vice-principals and support staff. The inaugural awards program was launched April 23, 2018, … Continue reading →
Applications for universal child care pilots now being accepted
Are you a child care provider who believes in the long-term vision of the Childcare BC plan to create affordable child care? Do you want to be a partner in the Province’s move towards a universal system that will make … Continue reading →
Facebook notifies users of a bug affecting display type for 14 million users
–from the Facebook Newsroom We recently found a bug that automatically suggested posting publicly when some people were creating their Facebook posts, between May 18 and May 27, 2018. On Thursday, June 7 2018, we started letting the 14 million … Continue reading →
RCMP seeks public’s assistance in alleged sexual assault
North Cowichan/Duncan: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect allegedly responsible for a sexual assault on local trails. On June 6, 2018, a Duncan woman reported that she was walking along trails near the Trans-Canada Highway between … Continue reading →
Changes to traffic flow part of Douglas Street bus lane project
Drivers are advised that the southbound left turn onto Carey Road, along Douglas Street/Highway 1, will be permanently closed as of June 10, 2018. The closure will make way for the new northbound bus lane, and will improve traffic flow. Construction … Continue reading →