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Island rallies to call for fairer federal funding for B.C. Ferries

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  • out_of_scope Island rallies to call for fairer federal funding for B.C. Ferries
    Courtenay–Alberni MP Gord Johns is organizing rallies across Vancouver Island to demand increased federal funding for B.C. Ferries, arguing the federal government covers 43% of Atlantic Canada ferry costs but only 3% for B.C., while the corporation warns of potential 30%+ fare increases starting in 2028.
  • local Kamloops seniors vulnerable to elaborate Elon Musk impersonation scam · indexed on Local human-interest & lifestyle stories — Kamloops 2026
    A 61-year-old Kamloops man recovering from cancer fell victim to a two-year fraud scheme involving a fake Elon Musk account promising a Tesla and millions of dollars in exchange for Apple gift card payments, leaving him facing eviction after spending most of his $1,300 monthly pension on the scam.
  • provincial Highway 1 construction delays near Field, Alberta
    Road construction on Highway 1 near Field and Visitor Centre Access Road is expected to cause major traffic delays in both directions from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday.
  • provincial B.C. Supreme Court certifies Air Canada wheelchair accessibility class action
    The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Air Canada filed by passengers who use wheelchairs and mobility aids, claiming the airline breached contractual obligations to provide assistance and has a systemic culture of indifference toward disabled passengers.
  • provincial B.C. Conservative Party defections signal stronger leadership for Kerry-Lynne Findlay
    Nine Conservative legislators have defected since Kerry-Lynne Findlay became leader, with supporters arguing the departures will strengthen her ability to challenge the NDP government on key policy issues without internal dissent, reducing the caucus from 44 to 28 members.

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