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Oak Bay search and rescue join Tetris challenge

Challenge a chance to use a new drone

Nov 8, 2019 5:15 AM Read more >

Not looking forward to raking? Here’s why to leave the leaves

Nature Conservancy of Canada has good news for those who hate yard work

Nov 7, 2019 5:00 PM Read more >

Sooke getting lumberjacks back, and that’s okay

Logger sports making a return 16 years after the demise of iconic All Sooke Day show

Nov 7, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Organizers bringing heavy artillery to Nanaimo’s inaugural Great Pumpkin Toss

Trebuchet and air cannon will fire pumpkins to their final resting places in charity fundraiser

Nov 7, 2019 8:45 AM Read more >

Port Alberni’s Legion in danger of closing

Branch 293 executive hope volunteers step up to fill vacant roles

Nov 6, 2019 6:00 PM Read more >

Chemainus woman wins $5,000 in Save On Foods gift cards from Facebook contest

The winnings from the company wide contest were given out by Ladysmith Save On

Nov 6, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Langara College honours 49 alums and staff to mark 49 years

School received more than 200 nominations for the awards that recognize one’s community impact

Nov 6, 2019 7:49 AM Read more >

Man buys $1,200 worth of Girl Guide cookies to give to Vancouver Island food bank

Cedar Sparks delivered the cookies to Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes on Monday night

Nov 5, 2019 4:26 PM Read more >

60 whales spotted feasting together in Juan Fuca Strait

About 20 humpbacks and 40 orcas seen feeding and frolicking at Race Rocks

Nov 5, 2019 2:10 PM Read more >

Facebook group donates food to striking North Island forestry workers

“when hardworking men and women go hungry that is wrong, that is just wrong”

Nov 5, 2019 9:05 AM Read more >