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Alert Bay Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

Alert Bay Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

“We are the oldest volunteer service on the North Island.”
B.C. dad seeks legal change so that kids can ride bus alone

B.C. dad seeks legal change so that kids can ride bus alone

Ministry had determined children under 10 must be supervised at all times inside or outside the home
Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands as Category 5 storm

Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands as Category 5 storm

This is the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded north of Caribbean and east of Gulf of Mexico
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?
Damage tallied as B.C. wildfire battle continues

Damage tallied as B.C. wildfire battle continues

Currently more than 400 structures known to be affected
Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Man shot while golfing in Lantzville

Nanaimo RCMP investigating after Ladysmith man struck by bullet on the course
A better way to shoot a bear

A better way to shoot a bear

Chilliwack photographer thinks revenue can still be made, despite the province’s end to grizzly bear trophy hunting
B.C. farmers impacted by wildfires to receive $20-million boost

B.C. farmers impacted by wildfires to receive $20-million boost

1,207 wildfires have burned across B.C. this year in the Cariboo, Kamloops and southeast region
ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

With basic and optional ICBC coverage, average driver pays $130 more by next year
Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

BC Wildfire officials hope for rain, but conditions remain hot and dry throughout the province.