Coastal NDP MPs call on Feds to reverse decision to end recovery benefits

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney and Cowichan–Malahat–Langford MP Alistair MacGregor are calling on the government to bring back the CRB and other benefits. Photo supplied by Rachel Blaney
MPs also call on government to come back before Nov. 22

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Irwin Naturals expands into recreational cannabis realm

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New Ale Trail takes craft beer enthusiasts north of the Fraser

New Ale Trail takes craft beer enthusiasts north of the Fraser

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Hockey Canada has introduced a new policy for the 2021/2022 aimed at making hockey a safer more inclusive sport for all. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Hockey Canada enforces ‘maltreatment’ rule intended to stop discrimination on ice
Police arrest a man on Ryan Road in Courtenay on Thursday morning. He is suspected to be involved in a series of road rage incidents, as well as an egging of a Campbell River store. Bev Dempsey-Orr photo

Suspect in store-egging and minivan axe-hacking arrested outside Island gas station
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Team Canada unveils kit from Lululemon for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau arrive for the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct.26, 2021 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Trudeau unveils larger cabinet with nine new faces

NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus looks on as Mushkegowuk Council Deputy Grand Chief Rebecca Friday (left) speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Monday, October 25, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise in recent years, and as of 2018 were 17% higher than 2007, the baseline year for the province’s carbon tax, mainly due to population growth. (B.C. government)

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B.C. Premier John Horgan addresses delegates at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 27. (Vancouver Island Economic Alliance image)

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Horgan addresses business community at Vancouver Island Economic Summit

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Fast enough for you? Vancouver Island racer hits record speed of 468 km/h

High-speed driver Shawn Driver is breaking records, but still wants to go faster

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Kelowna minor hockey star named in Chicago Blackhawks sex assault investigation

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Maid film crew transformed site into ‘Island Kids’ daycare

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North Island Students’ Union gives $30,000 for student bursaries

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Making of Alec Baldwin movie is halted after fatal shooting

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