Local News

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw recognize emergency services

A banquet was held at the Walkas Hall in Tsulquate in honour of emergency services personnel.

Aug 28, 2017 5:10 PM Read more >

Fall Fair on the horizon

The Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair is an annual event that has brought North Island communities together for more than 50 years.

Aug 28, 2017 5:08 PM Read more >

First Nations occupy Marine Harvest fish farm

“This is our home and we are not moving until we’re satisfied.”

Aug 28, 2017 4:43 PM Read more >

Fall webworm nests hit the Cowichan Valley — no, they’re not tent caterpillars

Species nests in the late summer, early fall

Aug 28, 2017 3:05 PM Read more >

Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

The popular Canadian comedy host was in the area Friday, shooting a segment for an upcoming season of his TV show.

Aug 25, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >

Ladysmith medical marijuana firm issues recall over pesticides in product

A Ladysmith-based licensed producer of medical marijuana has voluntarily recalled product from last year after random tests found pesticides “below quantifiable limits,” according to Health Canada.

Aug 25, 2017 6:18 PM Read more >

Significant water leak on Mine Road in Port McNeill

“A few months ago the leak was much smaller and only contributed to a small puddle of water.”

Aug 25, 2017 9:58 AM Read more >

Alert Bay boil water advisory lifted

The tests came back showing no bacteria.

Aug 24, 2017 4:44 PM Read more >

Ladysmith runner creates giant minion design on local roads

Ladysmith’s Sean Sherstone tapped into his creative side during a morning run on Wednesday.

Aug 23, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Update: Kaikash Creek Wildfire still being monitored

The wildfire southeast of Telegraph Cove is ‘under control’

Aug 23, 2017 11:59 AM Read more >