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Alberni a pleasant surprise for globetrotting democracy hunters

Czech family advocates new way of voting during road trip to Canada, Washington State

Oct 31, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

Wolf: On Halloween, it’s mini 3 Musketeers, then all the rest

What’s your favourite Oct. 31 candy treat?

Oct 31, 2019 5:30 AM Read more >

Island residents urged to stop pumpkin dumping tradition

Saanich residents told to put pumpkins in green bins, not Mount Douglas Park

Oct 31, 2019 5:00 AM Read more >

How to have an eek-o-friendly Halloween: buy bulk candy and get creative

Local family shares tips and tricks to reduce plastic waste on this holiday

Oct 30, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

How much candy? Trick-or-treat maps help Vancouver Island families prepare for Halloween

Census Mapper uses 2016 census data to predict busiest neighbourhoods

Oct 30, 2019 11:25 AM Read more >

What was your favourite Halloween costume?

Parksville Qualicum Beach notables show off their best looks from past years

Oct 29, 2019 5:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver Islanders working on school bus safety

School kids don’t always think about cars when boarding or leaving a school bus: we do it for them

Oct 29, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Esquimalt spooky spectacle draws spectators for 13 years

Barb Stokes’ Halloween decor draws trick-or-treaters and fear-seekers alike

Oct 29, 2019 2:00 PM Read more >

The pool is going to the dogs at West Shore Parks and Recreation

Take your pup for a swim on Nov. 10 at 7:30 or 8:15 p.m.

Oct 29, 2019 9:30 AM Read more >

Table-top game players do battle in Nanaimo

Kippers’ Melee, featuring Warhammer, Age of Sigmar and other games, held at VICC Oct. 26-27

Oct 28, 2019 2:39 PM Read more >