One of BC Ferries new Island Class Hybrid electric vessels starts a three day trial run on the Campbell River – Quadra Island route on Thursday, Dec 3. The Island Aurora will undergoing tests for operational efficiencies, loading times and sailing intervals. The results will be used to help draw up schedules for 2021.
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a new daily record for COVID-19 cases
British Columbia saw a new daily record for COVID-19 cases yesterday, with an additional 911 people testing positive. According to the British Columbia COVID 19 Dashboard there are now 8,472 active cases in the province.
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Campbell River RCMP remind you to wear a mask
Press release from the Campbell River RCMP
Campbell River RCMP have already responded to several calls from local businesses and customers regarding individuals who refuse to follow new provincial mask protocols.
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First confirmed COVID case on Cortes Island
The first confirmed case of COVID 19 on Cortes Island was announced this morning.
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Kwakwaka’wakw doulas reclaim birthing traditions
the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A group of newly trained Indigenous doulas reclaim their future bringing back birthing traditions
The first birth Indigenous doula Roberta Williams attended also happened to be the first child born in Kwagu’ł territory in over 30 years. Williams, 23, is one of 17 Indigenous doulas trained last year, in what is a new wave of traditional birth knowledge and reclamation.
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