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October 30, 2026
Canada Pension Plan benefits vary for First Nation seniors
The NTC DAAC Health-ability Fair, held at the Alberni Athletic Hall on October 28 and 29, featured a wide array of health and support information for seniors an
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October 30, 2026
Maintaining connection to prevent social isolation
Once again, the community gathered for the annual DAAC Health Ability Fair, hosted by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council at the Alberni Athletic Hall on October
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October 30, 2026
Massive underwater tidal wave threatens to raise sea level along coast
A giant underwater wave known as a “Kelvin Wave” is reaching the West Coast, raising the sea level and potentially causing flooding and erosion in coastal comm
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October 29, 2026
‘Electrification is going to be our best bet’ as First Nations look for energy solutions, says Cole Sayers
A seed was planted for Cole Sayers 25 years ago, when the Hupacasath First Nation embarked on the development of an innovative clean energy plant that could pow
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October 28, 2026
A new look at one of Vancouver Island’s most infamous disappearances
The disappearance of Lisa Marie Young in 2002 is as well known to Vancouver Island residents as it is tragic and unsolved. A new book, co-authored by Norah Cald
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October 28, 2026
Area 23 Roundtable navigates through precarious waters to sustain salmon
In an era when Pacific salmon remains in a precarious state and some see their right to fish under threat, a Port Alberni-based fisheries table is promoting its
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October 27, 2026
Hitac̓u Hoops Fest sets stage for JANT 2027
Teenagers swagger into the Cixʷatin gym for the late October basketball tournament, sporting scuff-free sneakers, last year’s merchandise and Cheshire grins. It
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October 26, 2026
Next premier pledges to work with First Nations – while axing Indigenous rights legislation
After leading the B.C. Conservatives in a landslide election victory on Saturday, the province’s next premier says he is “committed to working with First Nation
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October 23, 2026
Leaders debate future of DRIPA as B.C. election approaches
It’s been almost seven years since First Nations took to the red carpet in the B.C. legislature, celebrating in ceremony as MLAs stood on either side to mark a
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October 23, 2026
No more turning the clocks back for B.C. residents
The provincial government has adopted Pacific Time (PST) to add an extra hour of daylight during winter evenings. However, sleep experts raise concerns that the
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October 22, 2026
Grizzly bear spotted along Zeballos mainline on North Vancouver Island
A juvenile grizzly bear was spotted dashing across the Zeballos Logging Road on northern Vancouver Island, B.C. at the end of September. Ehattesaht-Chinehkint
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October 22, 2026
First Nations seek data sovereignty through salmon genome project
A salmon genome testing project is in development to enable First Nations ownership over data testing tools, aiding in fisheries management and conservation dec
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