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Canada 150 gives boost to youth summer jobs funding, Malcolmson says

Canada 150 gives boost to youth summer jobs funding, Malcolmson says

MP Sheila Malcolmson is encouraging employers to apply for funding.
UPDATE: 1,100 teachers to be hired in interim staffing deal

UPDATE: 1,100 teachers to be hired in interim staffing deal

NDP's Rob Fleming says Christy Clark government has a long way to go, thousands of classes don't even meet current class size rules
North Cowichan council votes against liquor in groceries

North Cowichan council votes against liquor in groceries

The sale of liquor in grocery stores in North Cowichan will continue to be prohibited.
Ladysmith, Chemainus Year in Review 2016: July to December

Ladysmith, Chemainus Year in Review 2016: July to December

A look at the biggest headlines from July to December.
Power usage reaches all time high with B.C. cold snap

Power usage reaches all time high with B.C. cold snap

BC Hydro expects demand to remain high as long as mercury stays below zero
INTERACTIVE MAP: Top 100 highest assessed homes on Vancouver Island

INTERACTIVE MAP: Top 100 highest assessed homes on Vancouver Island

Exclusive islands, Saanich acreages and Oak Bay waterfront mansions are among the highest valued Island residences
Town looks at cost of rainbow crosswalk

Town looks at cost of rainbow crosswalk

The Town of Ladysmith is exploring potential areas for a rainbow crosswalk as it also aims to embrace greater community diversity.
VIDEO: Gambling and drug addicts share similar brain activity: UBC study

VIDEO: Gambling and drug addicts share similar brain activity: UBC study

Evidence suggests the same treatment for heroin addiction and alcoholism could be the same for gambling disorder.
New year, new camping reservation system in B.C.

New year, new camping reservation system in B.C.

Starting Jan. 2, campsites can booked around the clock, four months in advance.
B.C.'s top local news stories of 2016

B.C.'s top local news stories of 2016

A list of the big stories in B.C. this year – from the Abbotsford stabbing to the Kinder Morgan pipeline approval and the Royal visit.