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New aboriginal title, and the awkward political roll out
This week our political panel looks at how the provincial government fumbled news of an Aboriginal title agreement between the federal government and…
1 month ago
Island teens tell First Nations stories, old and new
We went to Quw’utsun Secondary in North Cowichan to talk to three First Nations students about storytelling. They shared traditional stories from the…
1 month ago
Who's ahead in the B.C. Conservative race?
Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar got endorsements from five of his colleagues this week in the race to replace John Rustad as leader of the …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Mining critical minerals on the island - while cleaning up too
There is global demand for critical minerals, and those can be found right here on the island. This week, we hear about two proposals to mine critica…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
"You can't have it both ways" - mixed reaction to B.C.'s budget
The B.C. government is facing a record-setting deficit, but didn’t announce drastic cuts in this week's budget. While there are some job cuts and tax…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
New disability funding has some islanders celebrating - and others worried
The province recently announced new funding to support families of children with disabilities. It means some children who live with conditions such a…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Setting politics aside for Tumbler Ridge
From Victoria to the Peace, the entire province is mourning the events and loss in Tumbler Ridge. The Province revamped its Throne Speech and start o…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Should the province overhaul forestry - like a new report recommends?
An independent forestry panel released its report to the B.C. government this week, saying massive change is required to fix the industry in this pro…
2 months ago
Why changes to salmon fishing rules are dividing people
Sport fishers in B.C. are raising concerns about proposed changes to the salmon allocation policy for B.C. - which Fisheries and Oceans Canada (aka D…
2 months ago
B.C.-Alberta tension continues: “cordial” but also “treason”
B.C. Premier David Eby, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, met with the prime minister this week in Ottawa. Eby called the conversations "borderline…
2 months, 1 week ago