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Prime Minister Carney: “Canada thrives because we are Canadian”

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Langford elected leaders hear suggestions from local businesses & non-profits

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026

Mt Milligan mine expansion permit supports jobs & investment in northern BC

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026

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BC Natural Resources: investors need certainty, projects need trained workers

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026

Starlight Stadium available to PFC game-by-game in 2026 says City of Langford

Island Social Trends - January 21, 2026

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West Shore & Sooke

Starlight Stadium available to PFC game-by-game in 2026 says City of...

Island Social Trends - January 21, 2026 0

Wednesday January 21, 2026 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends There are still some outstanding issues between the City of Langford and the Pacific FC (PFC) soccer club. PFC has been...

Hit & run at Langford Pkwy & Phipps on Jan 16

January 20, 2026

“Coffee with Jeff” MP’s drop-in on Jan 21 in Langford

January 19, 2026

Metchosin Fire Chief Stephanie Dunlop takes new job in Central Saanich

January 17, 2026

Business & Economy

Mt Milligan mine expansion permit supports jobs & investment in northern...

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026 0

Thursday January 22, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends A copper-gold mine in northern BC has made headlines in the natural resources community for receiving new permit approval. Yesterday, Premier David...

BC Natural Resources: investors need certainty, projects need trained workers

January 22, 2026

BC Premier & federal NDP leader comment on Carney’s World Economic...

January 21, 2026

Federal cabinet Winter 2026 planning on economy, affordability, security

January 21, 2026

Health & Safety

Victoria Butterfly Gardens partners with PaRx for nature-based healing

Island Social Trends - January 19, 2026 0

Monday January 19, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC News analysis by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Victoria Butterfly Gardens and PaRx are partnering to expand access to nature-based healing. PaRx is a BC Parks Foundation initiative...

Malahat MVI on Jan 10 leaves one dead, three injured

January 13, 2026

Esquimalt firefighters get PFAS-free turnout gear

January 6, 2026

BC Natural Resources: investors need certainty, projects need trained workers

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026 0

Thursday January 22, 2026 | PRINCE GEORGE, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends This year's BC Natural Resources Forum comes at a significant time for the BC and national economy — a...

BC’s trade mission to India focused on partnership & innovation

January 18, 2026

BC Natural Resources 2026 Forum at critical economic pivot point

January 14, 2026

BC Parks adds more land to West Twin and Seven Sisters

January 14, 2026

Greater Victoria / CRD

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 board

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Sunday January 18, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke, Editor | Island Social Trends The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce recently announced their 2026 Board of Directors, for terms starting January 1, 2026....

Steady rain starts the week, boosts spring water supply

January 12, 2026

Esquimalt firefighters get PFAS-free turnout gear

January 6, 2026

Douglas St traffic delays during BC Hydro line upgrade

January 5, 2026

Lottery News

EXTRA, prize breakdown, Lotto Max, Jan 16

Someone in Delta wins Jan 16 half-million Lotto Max Extra

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Friday January 16, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Tonight's January 16, 2026 Lotto Max draw had no $10 million jackpot winner. The jackpot of $10 million (+) is moved...

Lotto Max jackpot $14 million for January 13 draw

January 13, 2026

Lotto Max $55 million Jan 9 draw jackpot won by someone...

January 9, 2026

Vancouver Island Lotto Max winners bought ticket in Parksville

January 7, 2026

Politics

Prime Minister Carney: “Canada thrives because we are Canadian”

Island Social Trends - January 22, 2026 0

Thursday January 22, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC News analysis by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Over the years it seems that some or many Canadians have been overwhelmed by the large and powerful...

Mt Milligan mine expansion permit supports jobs & investment in northern...

January 22, 2026

BC Natural Resources: investors need certainty, projects need trained workers

January 22, 2026

BC Premier & federal NDP leader comment on Carney’s World Economic...

January 21, 2026

Education

Campus Perks online business directory in Langford

Island Social Trends - December 6, 2025 0

Saturday December 6, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The City of Langford has partnered with the new John Horgan Campus of Royal Roads University to launch a Campus Perks...

Camosun College reaffirmed as national leader in applied research

December 6, 2025

2025 Governor General’s Academic Medal awarded to three SD62 grads

November 25, 2025

RRU sustainability grad research public presentation

November 23, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Boosting clean technology in the North: enhance ports, boost sovereignty

Island Social Trends - January 20, 2026 0

Tuesday January 20, 2026 | PRINCE RUPERT, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Building on Look West commitments, three dual-use technology businesses are testing new tools that can support Canada's defence priorities while...

Carney opens up wide range of economic ties with Qatar

January 18, 2026

BC’s trade mission to India focused on partnership & innovation

January 18, 2026

Food Supply & Healthy Eating

Sooke Seedy Saturday 2026 coming up Feb 28

Island Social Trends - January 19, 2026 0

Monday January 19, 2026 | SOOKE, BC EVENT NEWS: by Island Social Trends The annual Sooke Seedy Saturday is coming up Saturday February 28 at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd. It's open to the public from...