Local News

Forest companies back out of Alberni council meeting over safety concerns

Timberwest, Island Timberlands have faced heavy criticism over blocked backwoods access

Dec 7, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Salt Spring woman found dead

Police have a 22-year-old man in custody, but are providing few other details

Dec 7, 2017 2:57 PM Read more >

Cowichan secondary denies fight race-based as leaders pledge action against racism

Monday’s fights near the school draw high-level response from the community

Dec 7, 2017 1:18 PM Read more >

Surrey Mounties arrest Nanaimo mailbox theft suspect

Surrey man accused of multiple thefts from Nanaimo apartment building mailboxes.

Dec 7, 2017 10:40 AM Read more >

Decades-requested bus service finally arrives for north Saanich reserve

Tsawout welcomes expanded bus service Jan. 2

Dec 7, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

Police warn of the possible consequences of placing videos online

Statement issued after online video of school fight this week in Duncan goes viral

Dec 7, 2017 8:15 AM Read more >

New UV treatment to reduce Comox Valley boil water advisories by 80 per cent

Temporary system expected to be operational by February 2018

Dec 7, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

$69.4-million Crystal Pool project moves ahead, grants or not

Design contract awarded for replacement of aging Victoria pool

Dec 7, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Few details in police incident on Salt Spring Island

A home on Maliview Drive was surrounded in police tape

Dec 6, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Fake FBI agent scams $10,000 from Nanaimo man

Victim was duped out of almost $10,000 by an individual claiming to work for the FBI, say RCMP

Dec 6, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >