The health authority responsible for First Nations in BC has won an award for good governance. The First Nations Health Authority provides health and wellness services to more than 200 First Nations communities across BC. Its goal is to reduce service gaps and promote culturally safe practices for Indigenous patients...

A new round of climate action funding encourages local governments to attempt larger projects. The province announced earlier this week that they will provide nearly $72 million through the Local Government Climate Action Program, a program aiming to help local communities lower emissions, turn to clean-energy sources and prepare for...

A drug poisoning overdose advisory is in effect for Mount Waddington. That comes from Island Health which issued the advisory earlier this week. They say overdoses are increasing in the area. For those who use opioids and stimulants, they face an increased risk from injection and inhalation. In response to the rise...

A Vancouver Island man has received the highest recognition in the country for bravery. Nick Rivers with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue received the Governor General’s Decoration for Bravery on Saturday night. CHEK News reports the award was for his actions in December 2020, when he rescued a man from a...

BC Hydro is giving North Islanders a month to prepare for a planned power outage. The district of Port Hardy says BC Hydro will perform a region-wide outage on the North Island so they can do maintenance work and replace end of life transmission structures. Alongside Port Hardy, other communities including...

A local doctor who has fought tirelessly for North Island communities was recognized nationally for his work last night. The Society of Rural Physicians is holding its annual conference this weekend in Edmonton. Last night they held their awards gala, recognizing doctors across the country for their community efforts. Dr. Prean...