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Don’t let Halloween become a nightmare – Drive Smart tips from ICBC

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 29, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 29, 2018
Don’t let Halloween become a nightmare – Drive Smart tips from ICBC . Photo: https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/newsroom/Pages/2018-Oct29.aspx

Halloween is meant to be a fun celebration, but it can also be risky if parents, children and drivers don’t take precautions. Last Halloween, there were 950 crashes, resulting in 280 injuries in B.C.* With Halloween celebrations starting this weekend, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged road safety, traffic

Do you really have time for the flu? Get immunized early and get protected

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 29, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 29, 2018
Photo Credit: Cynthia GoldsmithContent Providers(s): CDC/ Dr. Terrence Tumpey [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shot early to help protect themselves against influenza. Where can I get my flu shot? Adults can get immunized through their local pharmacy or physician beginning October 8. Check in with … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged health

Missing man located deceased

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 29, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 29, 2018
Missing man located deceased

The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have located human remains that have now been identified as Ben Kilmer who was reported missing on May 16th, 2018. The remains were located on Oct 17th in a remote area by a hiker. This area … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged missing persons, rcmp

Minister Wilkinson launches International Year of the Salmon with announcements to protect Pacific wild salmon

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 29, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 29, 2018
Minister Wilkinson launches International Year of the Salmon with announcements to protect Pacific wild salmon. Photo by William Rosmus [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons

Wild salmon are an iconic species that hold significant cultural value to Canadians. The International Year of the Salmon aims to raise awareness, and inspire action to protect salmon populations around the world. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged coastal waters, environmental conservation

Minister Ng announces funding for women’s entrepreneurship

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 29, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 29, 2018
Minister Ng announces funding for women’s entrepreneurship. Photo: pexels.com

The Women Entrepreneurship Fund will provide direct funding to women-owned and women-led businesses   The full and equal participation of women in the economy is essential to Canada’s competitiveness because when women succeed, everyone succeeds. That’s why in Budget 2018, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged business development

Island Health expands two programs to better support people living with addiction

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 7, 2018
Island Health expands two programs to better support people living with addiction. Photo: Tom Varco. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drugs_in_the_Australian_Football_League#/media/File:Lexapro_pills.jpg

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged addiction, health

Missing Male Youth Located

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 7, 2018
Missing Male Youth Located. Source: http://bc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=2087&languageId=1&contentId=56859

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

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Posted in News | Tagged missing persons, rcmp

B.C.’s new LNG Framework to deliver record investment, world’s cleanest LNG facility

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 7, 2018
B.C.’s new LNG Framework to deliver record investment, world’s cleanest LNG facility. Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0073-001910

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged energy

Federal investments in early learning and child care are helping middle-class families

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 7, 2018
Kids at daycare. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kids_at_daycare.jpg

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged family

Travel tips for the Thanksgiving long weekend

Duncan PocketNews Posted on October 7, 2018 by marleenkiralOctober 7, 2018

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 →

Posted in News | Tagged traffic

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