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World rowing competition, bound for Sidney, features strong Indigenous connections

World rowing competition, bound for Sidney, features strong Indigenous connections

This October, the spirit of the orca will be front and centre at the World Rowing Coastal Championships (WRCC). For the first time, the International Rowing Federation (known by their French acronym, FISA) chose Sidney instead of Europe and South America, and the local organizing committee wanted a strong local connection. That meant including the four local First Nations who are hosting the event on their traditional territory.
Affordable housing project breaks ground in Saanich

Affordable housing project breaks ground in Saanich

The Westview project under construction off Carey Road will add 73 housing units
$15 million Sun Centre opens at St. Michaels Saanich campus

$15 million Sun Centre opens at St. Michaels Saanich campus

With its towering windows the Sun Centre features a majestic new dining hall and student common area
Rare birth at Tofino General Hospital

Rare birth at Tofino General Hospital

Ahousaht parents welcome new baby boy unexpectedly, ahea of schedued Alberni birth
Nanaimo RCMP’s Bear backtracks to familiar territory

Nanaimo RCMP’s Bear backtracks to familiar territory

Nanaimo Mounties Const. Bear on cross Canada journey is back from fighting B.C. wildfires.
10 B.C. cities to pilot new program against childhood obesity

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

Healthy Family Living program being tested in 10 communities, including Chilliwack
Message in a bottle thrills Tofino beach walker

Message in a bottle thrills Tofino beach walker

“I’ve been finding treasures every single day this week, but this tops it off.”
‘Paws’ this weekend and fight animal cruelty in B.C.

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

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

Emil Sorensen recognized for his community work with students and with other seniors
Back to school nutrition tips from Island Health

Back to school nutrition tips from Island Health

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