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BC’s Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5): permanent interprovincial recognition framework

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Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals

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BC Budget 2026 disappoints BC Seniors Advocate: aging population needs more supports

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How much will 2026 property tax go up in Langford?

Island Social Trends - February 19, 2026 0

Thursday February 19, 2026 | LANGFORD, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The proposed 2026-2030 City of Langford Financial Plan was presented by staff to council at their February 10 committee of...

Langford 2026 Family Day weekend: Feb 14 to 16

February 13, 2026

RCMP: Gold jewelry scams in West Shore parking lots

February 13, 2026

The Scene isn’t much to look at, City of Langford wants...

February 12, 2026

Business & Economy

BC’s Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5): permanent interprovincial recognition framework

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Wednesday February 18, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The US tariff and trade war is drilling down into the Canadian economy, including in British Columbia. It creates uncertainty...

Higher school property tax rates in BC starting 2027

February 17, 2026

Provincial Sales Tax on selected services starting Oct 1, 2026

February 17, 2026

Finance Minister: serious disciplined BC Budget 2026 will protect core services

February 15, 2026

Health & Safety

BC Budget 2026 disappoints BC Seniors Advocate: aging population needs more...

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Tuesday February 17, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends "This is not a seniors budget," says BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt after BC Budget 2026 was released. "It doesn't help...

BC Premier Eby on the Tumbler Ridge shooting

February 10, 2026

Prime Minister Carney’s statement on the shooting in Tumbler Ridge

February 10, 2026

NDP health critic calls on federal health minister to challenge Alberta’s...

February 10, 2026

Environment & Sustainability

BC Parks: Camping fee increases to support sustainable well-maintained parks

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Monday February 2, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | ISland Social trends A new camping surcharge is being introduced for park visitors who live outside of BC. There will also be fee increases...

BC’s economic engine in Ottawa: Eby on pipeline, extortion, immigration

January 28, 2026

bc natural resources forum, kahlon, dix, davidson

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

January 22, 2026

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

January 18, 2026

Greater Victoria / CRD

Saanich strengthens supports for tenants evicted due to redevelopment

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Saturday February 14, 2026 | SAANICH, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Saanich’s new Tenant Protection Bylaw has been brought in to ensure that more tenants who are evicted due to redevelopment are...

BC Hydro upgrade work along Douglas St to Feb 20

February 13, 2026

Starting Feb 17: Bay St Bridge eastbound closed for 4 months

February 13, 2026

Community grants support PACs, youth, arts, sport, environment, public safety

February 5, 2026

Lottery News

Next Lotto Max jackpot $40 million after no big winners on...

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Saturday February 7, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The Lotto Max jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw is estimated at $40 million. The draw will be on...

Community grants support PACs, youth, arts, sport, environment, public safety

February 5, 2026

Victoria resident wins $150K with Scratch & Win

February 3, 2026

No major prize winners in Jan 23 Lotto Max draw

January 23, 2026

Politics

Housing Minister Robertson joins BC Housing Minister for DASH housing innovation...

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Wednesday February 18, 2026 | VICTORIA, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends BC continues to work on the housing supply challenge. Today an announcement by BC Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle announced...

BC’s Trade Recognition Act (Bill 5): permanent interprovincial recognition framework

February 18, 2026

Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals

February 18, 2026

BC Budget 2026 disappoints BC Seniors Advocate: aging population needs more...

February 17, 2026

Education

Portable classrooms arriving for Tumbler Ridge Secondary

Island Social Trends - February 16, 2026 0

Monday February 16, 2026 | TUMBLER RIDGE, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends The first temporary school facilities (aka portable classrooms) began arriving in Tumbler Ridge today, on BC Family Day. The new facilities...

BC Premier Eby on the Tumbler Ridge shooting

February 10, 2026

Prime Minister Carney’s statement on the shooting in Tumbler Ridge

February 10, 2026

Ten dead in Tumbler Ridge shooting incident

February 10, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

AI legislation & investment are key to a safe sovereign country,...

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Friday January 23, 2026 | QUEBEC CITY by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, addressed media today during the prime minister's two-day cabinet planning session...

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

January 20, 2026

Carney opens up wide range of economic ties with Qatar

January 18, 2026

Food Supply & Healthy Eating

stephanie mclean, seniors, house of commons

Secretary of State (Seniors) Stephanie McLean takes Vancouver Island interests to...

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Tuesday January 27, 2026 | SAANICH, BC News feature by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Things are pretty upbeat in Ottawa this week, in the wake of a two-day cabinet planning meeting and...