Local News

Complex of 'mini shops' launched in the Village of Port Alice

The Shahs have been renting a condo in Port Alice during the summer as they worked on launching their business

Sep 6, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

NICCCS receives $450k donation to support youth mental health and wellness services

'Our goal was to combine sustainable resource management and best practices in stewardship with impactful community reinvestment'

Sep 5, 2024 12:57 PM Read more >

Problems persist on BC Ferries sailings between Victoria and Tsawwassen

Mechanical problems have resulted in more cancellations on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route Wednesday

Sep 4, 2024 8:19 AM Read more >

BC Ferries passengers facing long waits at Swartz Bay

Mechanical issues cause cancellation of BC Ferries sailings

Sep 3, 2024 9:53 AM Read more >

Humpback calf injured in strike with BC Ferries vessel near Port McNeill

Marine research group says whale calf has gash and bruising, but is 'likely to survive'

Sep 2, 2024 12:03 PM Read more >

Evacuation alert issued for Sabina Lake wildfire near Burns Lake

Sabina Lake wildfire, reported north of Ootsa Lake, has scorched over 43,000 hectares since discovered July 19

Aug 30, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Campfire ban lifting for Kamloops and Coastal B.C. fire centres

Fires to be allowed again Wednesday in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and southern Okanagan

Aug 26, 2024 3:19 PM Read more >

Arrest made in fatal Vancouver Island hit-and-run in April

The RCMP has made an arrest in the case of the fatal hit and run that killed 17-year-old Leanne Joe on April 18 in North Cowichan.

Aug 23, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

Police arrest 7, seize drugs and cash in major south Island drug bust

Seven people were arrested in Duncan and Sooke after a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation

Aug 22, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

SAR team rescues 2 hikers on Juan de Fuca trail during peak season

Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue urge hikers to be prepared

Aug 21, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >