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Welfare, disability rates to see $100 boost

Welfare, disability rates to see $100 boost

New rates are $1,133 for a person receiving disability assistance, $710 for income assistance
Large crowd opposes shipyard in Port Harvey

Large crowd opposes shipyard in Port Harvey

“We are greatly distressed by the whole thing.”
UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands

UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands

Kind gestures help soften the anxiety as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth
It’s raining in Williams Lake, but not for long

It’s raining in Williams Lake, but not for long

Emergency personnel are getting some short-term relief as rain falls in Williams Lake
VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.
Wildfire north of Marble River listed as ‘held’

Wildfire north of Marble River listed as ‘held’

“We had a helicopter and an initial attack crew on it quickly.”
More than 50 illegal fires reported in two days: Coastal Fire Centre

More than 50 illegal fires reported in two days: Coastal Fire Centre

Ignoring a fire ban carries a $1,150 fine
Premier John Horgan appoints new ICBC, BC Hydro chairs

Premier John Horgan appoints new ICBC, BC Hydro chairs

Christy Clark appointees Barry Penner, Brad Bennett out
CRD announces 41 homes lost to date in the Cariboo

CRD announces 41 homes lost to date in the Cariboo

Number likely to rise
The ‘Postmen’ ship supplies to communities impacted by wildfires

The ‘Postmen’ ship supplies to communities impacted by wildfires

Donations come from around B.C. and Alberta