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No Terry Fox Run will take place in Port Hardy

No Terry Fox Run will take place in Port Hardy

Port Hardy will not have a Terry Fox Run this year, as no one volunteered to organize the event.
Recall of tainted pineapple products expanded in BC

Recall of tainted pineapple products expanded in BC

The ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus found in Western Family brand, or unbranded, products has been expanded.
Alert Bay Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

Alert Bay Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

“We are the oldest volunteer service on the North Island.”
Campbell River mayor claimed most in expenses in 2016; Victoria mayor highest paid

Campbell River mayor claimed most in expenses in 2016; Victoria mayor highest paid

How well did your mayor get paid compared to similar positions on the Island?
Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Nanaimo RCMP investigating after Ladysmith man struck by bullet on the course
Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

Fifty-plus cats surrendered to Victoria BC SPCA from single home

It will cost tens of thousands to rehabilitate the animals
Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada says these smoky conditions could remain until Wednesday.
Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Wildfire smoke leads to weather alert on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada says these smoky conditions could remain until Wednesday.
Small earthquake shakes West Coast of Vancouver Island

Small earthquake shakes West Coast of Vancouver Island

A magnitude 3.5 quake hit eight kilometres northeast of Ucluelet.
Hot weather alert for the Island Monday

Hot weather alert for the Island Monday

Temperatures expected to be even hotter than Sunday