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#NorthCowichan - Crofton mill to close permanently, throwing 350 out of work www.timescolonist.com/business/cro...
Crofton mill to close permanently, throwing 350 out of work
Domtar, which owns the mill, cited the lack of available fibre and poor pricing in global pulp markets for the shutdown.
www.timescolonist.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#NorthCowichan - Crofton mill to close permanently, throwing 350 out of work www.timescolonist.com/business/cro...
#VictoriaBC - Holiday parking discount returns for downtown Victoria shoppers vicnews.com/2025/12/02/h...
Holiday parking discount returns for downtown Victoria shoppers - Victoria News
The $6 discount applies to all city-owned parkades until Dec. 13
vicnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
#VictoriaBC - Holiday parking discount returns for downtown Victoria shoppers vicnews.com/2025/12/02/h...
#PortAlberni - Neighbours pan 55-unit supportive housing proposal for Port Alberni albernivalleynews.com/2025/12/02/n...
Neighbours pan 55-unit supportive housing proposal for Port Alberni - Port Alberni Valley News
Concerns about safety, management, location brought up repeatedly in three-hour meeting
albernivalleynews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
#PortAlberni - Neighbours pan 55-unit supportive housing proposal for Port Alberni albernivalleynews.com/2025/12/02/n...
#Sechelt - Is Sechelt’s crime committee public? www.coastreporter.net/local-news/i...
Is Sechelt’s crime committee public?
It's complicated
www.coastreporter.net
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
#Sechelt - Is Sechelt’s crime committee public? www.coastreporter.net/local-news/i...
#Penticton - Penticton council shoots down provincially-funded transitional tiny homes to address unhoused encampments www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...
Penticton council shoots down provincially-funded transitional tiny homes to address unhoused encampments - Penticton News
Penticton city council is set to once again discuss a contentious transitional tiny homes development.
www.castanet.net
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#Penticton - Penticton council shoots down provincially-funded transitional tiny homes to address unhoused encampments www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...
#RichmondBC - Richmond Centre for Disability to relocate next year www.richmond-news.com/local-news/r...
Richmond Centre for Disability to relocate next year
City of Richmond takes ownership of around 6,000 square feet of community amenity space in new Luxe Lansdowne Development.
www.richmond-news.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
#RichmondBC - Richmond Centre for Disability to relocate next year www.richmond-news.com/local-news/r...
#Osoyoos - Town of Osoyoos applies jointly for 2026 emergency preparedness fund www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-...
Town of Osoyoos applies jointly for 2026 emergency preparedness fund - Oliver/Osoyoos News
The Town of Osoyoos is once again filling a join-application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund with other local municipalities.
www.castanet.net
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
#Osoyoos - Town of Osoyoos applies jointly for 2026 emergency preparedness fund www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-...
#FortStJohn - Public invited to hearing as city’s proposed Official Community Plan nears approval energeticcity.ca/2025/12/02/p...
Public invited to hearing as city's proposed Official Community Plan nears approval – Energeticcity.ca
The City of Fort St. John council is inviting the public to review its new 15-year Official Community Plan at City Hall on December 8th at 6 p.m.
energeticcity.ca
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
#FortStJohn - Public invited to hearing as city’s proposed Official Community Plan nears approval energeticcity.ca/2025/12/02/p...
#Kitimat - Kitimat mayor ‘disappointed’ by MOU’s absence of environmental commitments terracestandard.com/2025/12/02/k...
Kitimat mayor ‘disappointed’ by MOU’s absence of environmental commitments - Terrace Standard
Joint Alberta-Ottawa agreement omits key protections over possible pipeline to B.C. coast
terracestandard.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
#Kitimat - Kitimat mayor ‘disappointed’ by MOU’s absence of environmental commitments terracestandard.com/2025/12/02/k...
#VancouverBC #SurreyBC - Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises
While the municipal election is still 10 months away, some Metro Vancouver mayoral contenders are already offering campaign plans and promises.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
#VancouverBC #SurreyBC - Vancouver, Surrey mayoral hopefuls make public safety promises www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#CentralOkanaganRD - Winter weather can delay curbside pick-up: Regional District of Central Okanagan westknews.com/2025/12/02/w...
Winter weather can delay curbside pick-up: Regional District of Central Okanagan - West K News
“Unplowed, slippery roads can be unsafe for large collection vehicles”
westknews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
#CentralOkanaganRD - Winter weather can delay curbside pick-up: Regional District of Central Okanagan westknews.com/2025/12/02/w...
First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban globalnews.ca/news/1155598...
First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban | Globalnews.ca
The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the MOU signed with Alberta that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C.
globalnews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
First Nations chiefs vote unanimously to reject any changes to B.C.’s oil tanker ban globalnews.ca/news/1155598...
#ParksvilleBC - Parksville council declines Chamber of Commerce funding increase request pqbnews.com/2025/12/02/p...
Parksville council declines Chamber of Commerce funding increase request - Parksville Qualicum News
Funding stays at $59K per year
pqbnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#ParksvilleBC - Parksville council declines Chamber of Commerce funding increase request pqbnews.com/2025/12/02/p...
#Penticton - City of Penticton launches surveys seeking feedback on potential expansion of flight services www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...
City of Penticton launches surveys seeking feedback on potential expansion of flight services - Penticton News
The City of Penticton is gauging interest in expanded flight services at the local airport.
www.castanet.net
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
#Penticton - City of Penticton launches surveys seeking feedback on potential expansion of flight services www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...
#Cranbrook - Cranbrook cancels Rock the Kootenays festival cranbrooktownsman.com/2025/12/01/c...
Cranbrook cancels Rock the Kootenays festival - Cranbrook Daily Townsman
The City of Cranbrook has cancelled Rock the Kootenays 2026 festival slated for next summer.
cranbrooktownsman.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#Cranbrook - Cranbrook cancels Rock the Kootenays festival cranbrooktownsman.com/2025/12/01/c...
Licence renewal reminder for Kelowna businesses westknews.com/2025/12/01/l...
Licence renewal reminder for Kelowna businesses - West K News
Avoid late fees by renewing before Jan. 15, 2026
westknews.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Licence renewal reminder for Kelowna businesses westknews.com/2025/12/01/l...
#Kelowna - Kelowna councillor presses play on new podcast interior-news.com/2025/12/02/k...
Kelowna councillor presses play on new podcast - The Interior News
Mohini Singh previews the Parade with a Purpose with event co-founder Pam Turgeon in episode 1
interior-news.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
#Kelowna - Kelowna councillor presses play on new podcast interior-news.com/2025/12/02/k...
#PrinceGeorgeBC - New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces
If given final approval, Prince George property owners will start paying it in 2027
www.princegeorgecitizen.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#PrinceGeorgeBC - New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
#PrinceGeorgeBC - New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces
If given final approval, Prince George property owners will start paying it in 2027
www.princegeorgecitizen.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#PrinceGeorgeBC - New stormwater utility fee would be based on properties' hard surfaces www.princegeorgecitizen.com/local-news/n...
#DeltaBC - Delta heritage building coming down, just a matter of when www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/d...
Delta heritage building coming down, just a matter of when
Properties along Arthur Drive are in the designated LHCA 2 area
www.delta-optimist.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
#DeltaBC - Delta heritage building coming down, just a matter of when www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/d...
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt’s old street banners given second life by local sewers vicnews.com/2025/12/02/e...
Esquimalt’s old street banners given second life by local seamstresses - Victoria News
The bags can be purchased at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre
vicnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt’s old street banners given second life by local sewers vicnews.com/2025/12/02/e...
#Kamloops - Rentable e-scooters coming to Kamloops in spring 2026 as city partners with Bird Canada cfjctoday.com/2025/12/02/r...
Rentable e-scooters coming to Kamloops in spring 2026 as city partners with Bird Canada
KAMLOOPS - Residents and visitors in Kamloops will be able to rent electric kick scooters in the spring, as th...
cfjctoday.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#Kamloops - Rentable e-scooters coming to Kamloops in spring 2026 as city partners with Bird Canada cfjctoday.com/2025/12/02/r...
#Kelowna - Kelowna council supports veterinary clinic for farm, small animals on ALR lands www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Kelowna council supports veterinary clinic for farm, small animals on ALR lands - Kelowna News
Kelowna city council has given its blessing for a non-farm use on a 1.4 hectare farm at Munson and Benvoulin roads.
www.castanet.net
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#Kelowna - Kelowna council supports veterinary clinic for farm, small animals on ALR lands www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
#Kelowna - Nominations are open for the 51st annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Nominations are open for the 51st annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards - Kelowna News
Nominations are now officially open for the 51st annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards.
www.castanet.net
December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#Kelowna - Nominations are open for the 51st annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Vernon council gives preliminary approval to 9.73 per cent property tax hike for 2026 www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...
Vernon council gives preliminary approval to 9.73 per cent property tax hike for 2026 - Vernon News
Vernon's tax rate for 2026 has been set at 9.73 per cent, slightly less than initially expected.
www.castanet.net
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Vernon council gives preliminary approval to 9.73 per cent property tax hike for 2026 www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...