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Townhouse fire in Nanaimo sends four people to hospital

Townhouse fire in Nanaimo sends four people to hospital

Fire broke out on Gardasan Way in Harewood the afternoon of May 6
Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

“This is a clear human rights failure”: Eric McNeely, BC Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union president
Kelowna, Kamloops ranked 1st in Canada for wildfire risk in 2025: Report

Kelowna, Kamloops ranked 1st in Canada for wildfire risk in 2025: Report

'Kelowna’s risk remained flat year-over-year with consistently high anomaly and severity ratings'
Black Ball Ferry cuts sailings between Victoria, U.S. due to reduced demand

Black Ball Ferry cuts sailings between Victoria, U.S. due to reduced demand

Sailings cancelled, customers with reservations offered refund, alternative sailings
Penticton rapist reportedly tied to allegedly stolen, abandoned items in Princeton

Penticton rapist reportedly tied to allegedly stolen, abandoned items in Princeton

James Allen Pike is believed to have been living at a campsite
BC Hydro announces new president, CEO

BC Hydro announces new president, CEO

Outgoing CEO Chris O'Riley has been with the company for 35 years
Standardized modular housing designs announced for use across B.C.

Standardized modular housing designs announced for use across B.C.

Standardized four-plex and six-plex projects are ready to start being assembled in Penticton and across B.C.
Iconic Antique Barn in Chemainus closes

Iconic Antique Barn in Chemainus closes

Owner Kevin Smith hopes to find new location to reopen
Gear bags stolen from search volunteers in Chilliwack returned, say RCMP

Gear bags stolen from search volunteers in Chilliwack returned, say RCMP

Heavy bags with specialized gear had been stolen after volunteer rescuers had stashed them during search
VIDEO: Suspect arrested for theft in Kelowna

VIDEO: Suspect arrested for theft in Kelowna

The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2