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NDP: Davies back to House Leader as McPherson turns to Prairies Economic Development

Island Social Trends - September 19, 2026

Premier Eby may call a snap election in BC

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026

More MLAs leave BC Conservatives, CentreBC grows, possible snap election

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026

BC pauses expansion of PST on professional services

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026

Another grant to study E&N island rail for easing commuter traffic

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026

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Politics

NDP: Davies back to House Leader as McPherson turns to Prairies...

Island Social Trends - September 19, 2026 0

Saturday September 19, 2026 | OTTAWA, ON by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends It's back to the House of Commons on Monday for federal MPs. At the September 21 start of the fall sitting,...

Premier Eby may call a snap election in BC

September 18, 2026

More MLAs leave BC Conservatives, CentreBC grows, possible snap election

September 18, 2026

BC pauses expansion of PST on professional services

September 18, 2026

Greater Victoria / CRD

Another grant to study E&N island rail for easing commuter traffic

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026 0

Friday September 18, 2026 | VIEW ROYAL, BC Editorial news analysis by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends A federal government investment of $500,000 has been provided to the Island Corridor Foundation (ICF) to...

condo, apartment, Pacifica Housing, Victoria

City of Victoria awards nearly $1 million to seven organizations for...

September 16, 2026

BC Ferries Sept 15: Vancouver-Victoria sailings delayed by mechanical issues

September 15, 2026

New higher-res ICBC cameras coming to 140 intersections

September 10, 2026

Health & Safety

Premier highlights BC’s boost in family doctors & patient attachment

Island Social Trends - September 16, 2026 0

Wednesday September 16, 2026 | SURREY, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine was featured in a press conference today by BC Premier David Eby. Operational spaces and...

Mental Health for Local Elected Officials

Mental health toolkit explored by municipalities

September 16, 2026

BC announces 3D-printed splints starting at Vancouver General Hospital

September 15, 2026

View Royal partners with Aroga to expand primary care access

September 14, 2026

Environment & Sustainability

Langford secures Westhills dedication of 40+ acres of parkland

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Wednesday September 16, 2026 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The City of Langford has secured permanent public access to some of the community’s most well-loved natural spaces at the...

DND & BC Wildfire prescribed burn at Rocky Point

September 14, 2026

Charlootte Mitha, David Eby, Gregor Robertson

North Coast Transmission Line construction start draws federal ministers to Prince...

September 4, 2026

City of Langford, Housing Strategy, public engagement

Langford housing strategy input open to Sept 9

September 2, 2026

West Shore & Sooke

Another grant to study E&N island rail for easing commuter traffic

Island Social Trends - September 18, 2026 0

Langford municipal election: who’s running, how & where to vote

September 17, 2026

Danbrook One apartment building to be deconstructed

September 17, 2026

Langford secures Westhills dedication of 40+ acres of parkland

September 16, 2026

Technology

BC announces 3D-printed splints starting at Vancouver General Hospital

Island Social Trends - September 15, 2026 0

Tuesday September 15, 2026 | VANCOUVER, BC by Mary P Brooke, B.Sc. | Island Social Trends A new process for making 3D splints more efficiently, accurately and consistently is underway at Vancouver General Hospital. An announcement...

New higher-res ICBC cameras coming to 140 intersections

September 10, 2026

NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

August 30, 2026

BC government staff details now hidden from Web

August 18, 2026

Business & Economy

Five public safety actions proposed by Save Our Streets

Island Social Trends - September 17, 2026 0

Thursday September 16, 2026 | VANCOUVER, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends A protest was held today by Save Our Streets (SOS) during the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver. The...

Carney pitches sale of airport operations to generate capital for other...

September 16, 2026

Langford responds to ‘D’ grade by Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

September 10, 2026

Greater Victoria Chamber grades six municipalities on housing, taxes & public...

September 10, 2026

Education

Vancouver Island MP says Hatley Park should remain federal land

Island Social Trends - September 16, 2026 0

Wednesday September 16, 2026 | COLWOOD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Jeff Kibble, MP for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford is calling on the federal government to keep Hatley Park, including the iconic Hatley Castle,...

SD62 election in one zone, acclamation in the other

September 11, 2026

SD62 might not see an election in October 2026

September 11, 2026

Mental health supports for students: schools, family, youth

September 6, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Sept 2: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

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Wednesday September 2, 2026 | TORONTO, ON by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The Bank of Canada today announced their scheduled key interest rate decision, keeping it at 2.25%. The rate has been held...

premiers, scott moe, david eby, rob lantz, COF

Premiers aligned on urgency to get a trade deal with USA

July 22, 2026

Expedition 74 medical & superconductor scientific research, launching July 14

July 10, 2026

Food Supply & Healthy Eating

Valuable harvest leftovers collected by Sooke gleaning project

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Wednesday September 9, 2026 | SOOKE, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Sooke Region Food CHI is a longstanding food security organization in Sooke that promotes and supports local agriculture. They support farmers and provide...

Sooke 2026 Harvest Festival, Sept 20 at Sunriver Community Orchard

Sooke Harvest Festival coming up Sept 20

August 20, 2026

BC seeks sector input on ALR land food processing

July 29, 2026

Sooke focus: gleaning crops to support local food security

July 11, 2026

Housing

Danbrook One apartment building to be deconstructed

Island Social Trends - September 17, 2026 0

Thursday September 17, 2026 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The building formerly known as Danbrook One (was subsequently renamed Ridgeview Place) will be deconstructed. Structural repairs are not feasible. This...

City of Victoria awards nearly $1 million to seven organizations for...

September 16, 2026

City of Victoria approves 22-storey condo building on Fisgard

July 12, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

movie night, Sept 4, Starlight Stadium, medical clinic fundraiser

Outdoor movie night Sept 4 to support Langford medical clinic

Island Social Trends - September 1, 2026 0

Tuesday September 1, 2026 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Update September 16: This event reportedly raised $20,000. A fun-filled Outdoor Movie Night is coming up in Langford this Friday evening...

Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival coming up Sept 11 & 12

August 31, 2026

Dolly Parton (1946-2026) created a legend and a legacy

August 25, 2026

Lottery News

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