Local News

Univ. of Victoria unions call for post-secondary funding reform amid budget cuts

Student and worker unions call on the province for change during $13 million budget cuts

Apr 22, 2024 2:33 PM Read more >

2 all-day planned power outages scheduled for the North Island

30 BC Hydro crews will be in town on May 26 replacing five end-of-life transmission structures

Apr 22, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Marine Education and Research Society communicates the vital importance of whales

On April 21, stunning and inspiring whale footage from MERS will air on BBC Earth

Apr 19, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Second earthquake hits off Northern Vancouver Island

The second earthquake occurred 191 km west of Port Alice

Apr 18, 2024 10:36 AM Read more >

4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles off Northern Vancouver Island

There are no reports of damage, and no Tsunami expected, says Earthquakes Canada

Apr 17, 2024 3:37 PM Read more >

‘Fairness for Every Generation’ budget misses the mark — MP Rachel Blaney

North Island-Powell River sees some beneficial parts in federal budget, questions others

Apr 17, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Western Forest Products curtails Alberni Pacific sawmill ‘indefinitely’

Firm says it has been unable to achieve an outcome that would allow the site to keep operating

Apr 17, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island North Tourism joins biosphere program

Sustainability remains at the forefront of what VINT does to promote responsible tourism

Apr 17, 2024 5:10 AM Read more >

Royal B.C. Museum reopens ceremonial house, First Nations language exhibits

Exhibit features updated information about the resurgence of First Nations languages in the province

Apr 16, 2024 5:10 AM Read more >

Hikers help free man trapped in waist-deep mud on popular B.C. trail

A hiker’s ordeal on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail ends with help from strangers

Apr 15, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >