Community

Affordable housing project breaks ground in Saanich

The Westview project under construction off Carey Road will add 73 housing units

Sep 6, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Rare birth at Tofino General Hospital

Ahousaht parents welcome new baby boy unexpectedly, ahea of schedued Alberni birth

Sep 6, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo RCMP’s Bear backtracks to familiar territory

Nanaimo Mounties Const. Bear on cross Canada journey is back from fighting B.C. wildfires.

Sep 6, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

10 B.C. cities to pilot new program against childhood obesity

Healthy Family Living program being tested in 10 communities, including Chilliwack

Sep 5, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

Message in a bottle thrills Tofino beach walker

“I’ve been finding treasures every single day this week, but this tops it off.”

Sep 5, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

‘Paws’ this weekend and fight animal cruelty in B.C.

The BC SPCA is centralizing its Paws for a Cause event to just six community events in B.C.

Sep 4, 2018 3:16 PM Read more >

90-year-old from Nanaimo nabs first-ever Extraordinary Senior Award

Emil Sorensen recognized for his community work with students and with other seniors

Sep 4, 2018 9:39 AM Read more >

Back to school nutrition tips from Island Health

It’s time to start thinking outside the brown bag, according to Island Health.

Sep 3, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

Back to school: Kids talk social media, the web and slang words

Kids and teens open about social media and online life

Sep 3, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >

Island Health offers back to school tips to combat anxiety and stress

Students return to school after Labour Day

Sep 2, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >