Local News

Indigenous mineral interests protected as province modernizes mineral tenure act

‘If you want to mine here, we have to … keep our lands and waters healthy’ – Ehattesaht Chief

Mar 7, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

MLA says high-speed internet on its way to people in Alert Bay and Mitchell Bay

The internet projects will be built and operated by CityWest

Mar 7, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

NDP leader pushes for stronger national shipbuilding industry

Jagmeet Singh speaks affordability and local concerns during Campbell River visit

Mar 6, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

North Island First Nations plead for help tackling mental health crisis

Kwakiutl, Quatsino, GNFN asking for outreach workers and support, premier says ‘lives on the line’

Mar 5, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

New liver cancer treatment now available on Vancouver Island

Transarterial radioembolization uses radioactive beads that curb tumour growth

Mar 5, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Canadian military magazine honours MP Rachel Blaney

Blaney named for work supporting veterans and their families

Mar 5, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Council passes early approval to fund upgrades to district’s water treatment plant

Mar 4, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

Drug and alcohol deaths spark North Island First Nations state of emergency

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nations near Port Hardy concerned after 11 deaths in just 2 months

Feb 29, 2024 11:24 AM Read more >

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Sooke

Crash closes West Coast Road in Sooke, detour in effect

Feb 29, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Federal Green Party leaders to hold town hall in Campbell River

Meeting to take place Saturday, March 2

Feb 26, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >