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West Shore & Sooke

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Langford launches app-driven e-bike & e-scooter service

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Friday May 16, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Langford residents will soon enjoy a more sustainable and flexible way to get around with the launch of BCAA’s Evolve e-bike...

Health & Safety

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Recruiting American nurses to practice the BC way

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Monday May 12, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends New streamlined credential recognition means nurses from the United States can now work in BC, said Premier David Eby in...

Environment & Sustainability

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Powering 500,000 more homes in BC with clean energy and second...

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Monday May 5, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia's clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth...

Greater Victoria / CRD

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Liberal government cabinet announcement coming May 13

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Friday May 9, 2025 | NATIONAL NEWS ANALYSIS by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends UPDATE MAY 12, 2025: Half of the new cabinet will be comprised of new MPs or re-elected MP's who've...

Politics

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Elections Canada voting processes need a significant rethink

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Friday May 16, 2025 | NATIONAL NEWS ANALYSIS by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends This editorial analysis is not intended to challenge or question the overall final results of the recent Canadian federal...

Education

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Play day for a playground at Ruth King Elementary in Langford

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Sunday May 4, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends A big turnout to enjoy outdoor family time was organized to support the fundraising efforts for a new playground at...

Business & Economy

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$80 million lottery winner revealed in Vancouver today

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Thursday May 15, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends In Vancouver today, one extremely lucky British Columbian came forward to claim their $80-million Lotto Max prize. The Surrey resident who...

Food Supply & Healthy Eating

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Include ample water in your emergency kit

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Monday May 12, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Water needs to be a fundamental item in your emergency preparedness kit. Stock your emergency kit with at least a seven-day supply...

Housing

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Streamlining infrastructure development in BC as population rapidly grows

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Thursday May 1, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Today Premier David Eby and Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma addressed media about the legislative changes that they believe will enable...

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