Local News

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district introducing mentorship program to try to boost EA numbers

Flexible educational assistant program to offer training for interventions for neurodivergent students

Mar 3, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

‘Absolutely unreal’: Wounded Warrior runners end 800-km journey in Victoria

The 8 runners and their team raise funds and awareness for mental health programs 

Mar 2, 2025 7:43 PM Read more >

Port Alberni RCMP seek smash and grab suspect

Incident took place at Jim's Clothes Closet on Johnston Road

Mar 2, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. Conservatives approve new slate of party policies at AGM in Nanaimo

Official opposition gathered March 1 at Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Mar 1, 2025 3:47 PM Read more >

Unmoored and unmanaged: Derelict boats continue to pollute Island waters

Advocates describe the problem as 'frustrating'; mid-island MP is pushing for changes to the law

Mar 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island dog attack victim wants animal control investigation process review

Despite Cindy Andrew and her dog receiving multiple injuries, the attacking animal did not meet the 'dangerous dog' criteria

Feb 28, 2025 1:32 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Firefighters quelch kitchen fire at North Saanich school

Fire crews coordinated coverage on the Saanich Peninsula during Deep Cove fire

Feb 28, 2025 7:04 AM Read more >

Nanaimo city council has no problem with over-height cancer centre

Council votes unanimously to approve development variance permit for coming health facility

Feb 28, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

Strathcona Regional District presses for progress on allowable timber harvest

SRD policymakers express forestry industry frustrations to Campbell River Forest District about fibre supply

Feb 28, 2025 4:57 AM Read more >

West Shore RCMP report a spike in auto thefts

West Shore RCMP have seen 22 reports of auto theft this year, more than double the reports filed during the same period in 2024

Feb 27, 2025 3:24 PM Read more >