Who is Jessica?  “Jessica is a fierce advocate for human and civil rights and, as a lawyer, she defends those rights against corporate greed and government overreach and violence,” her profile says. “She also has her master’s degree in clinical psychology and has studied French, German, and Italian.   “She comes...

Who is Tanille?  “I’m born and raised in Campbell River, and a member of the WeWaiKai Nation,” she says.  “I am the first First Nation member to ever take a seat on Campbell River Council. I work as a Primary Care Manager with the First Nations Health Authority.  “I have my Masters and Undergrad...

With warming weather on the way, the Province is urging British Columbians to prepare for seasonal hazards like flooding, wildfires, and drought. Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene says having a plan, a grab-and-go bag, and knowing what to do in an emergency is key as runoff from melting snowpack increases...

As municipalities strive to create more housing, the Union of BC Municipalities says sustainable funding from the province is needed to help replace aging infrastructure. UBCM president Trish Mandewo says they estimate $24-Billion will be needed over the next ten years for infrastructure. "These are old, and are either in poor...

New legislation introduced by the BC Government could limit the amount of road tests needed to obtain a Class 5 license.  If legislation is approved, a second road test to obtain a Class 5 license will now not be required and instead replaced with a 12-month restriction period for demonstrating...

If Easter long weekend plans include taking a ferry, you're asked to plan ahead. BC Ferries says it will be particularly important when travelling on the busy Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale routes. The busiest days expected during the long weekend are Thursday and Friday,...