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Artisan Eat-More Bars by Island Girl Organics
There’s something about roasted Virginia peanuts and good chocolate that just works. These Eat-More bars are made with roasted Virginia peanuts and Callebaut 811 semi-sweet chocolate — rich, nutty, chewy, and just the right amount of sweet. The delicate colours and...
Sayward Clinic Column September 2026
Registered Nurse w/ Remote Certified Practice Coverage Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of Registered Nurses with Remote Certified Practice coverage at the Sayward Primary Care Clinic beginning Monday, October 5. These nurses work autonomously within...
Sayward Community Food Table Society Update September 2026
Market-Style Food Pick-Up Program The Sayward Community Food Table Society and its partners are moving to a market-style food program, where participants can choose their own groceries. Pick-up is from 10:00am to 11:30am at the Kelsey Centre. 2026 Food Sort Dates:...
Provincial News
BC Tax Expansion Faces Growing Opposition as October 1st Deadline Nears
New Leger poll finds two-thirds of British Columbians want planned PST expansion cancelled, while businesses warn of higher costs and a legislative committee calls for repeal British Columbia's planned expansion of the provincial sales tax is facing mounting...
BC Government Closes Public Access To Employee Directory Amid Growing Transparency Debate
British Columbians have lost public access to a longstanding government directory that allowed anyone to see who worked for the provincial government, what ministry they worked for and how to contact them. The change took effect this week, with the provincial...
Half Naked Arson Suspect Arrested at Knox Mountain Fire
A man has been arrested after a fire broke out on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain, adding to concerns about a series of suspected arson incidents reported across parts of British Columbia this summer. The incident occurred Thursday on Knox Mountain, where witnesses captured...
National News
Ottawa Extends Federal Fuel Tax Relief Into 2027
Canadian Taxpayers Federation welcomes extension but calls on the government to make the fuel-tax cut permanent The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel, keeping the full tax reduction in place...
Canada Imposes Temporary Duties on Chinese Plywood After Dumping Investigation
CBSA finds preliminary evidence of dumping and subsidization as Canadian producers report lost sales and declining market share Canada has imposed provisional duties of up to 227.5 per cent on certain plywood imported from China after the Canada Border Services Agency...
Federal Report Questions Financial Case for Rooftop Solar in Canada
Natural Resources Canada memo estimates residential solar systems can take 10 to 30 years to recover their costs, depending on location and circumstances A federal Natural Resources Canada memo is raising questions about the financial case for residential rooftop...