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Campbell River city councillor nominated to run for We Wai Kai First Nation chief

Coun. Tanille Johnston has been nominated to run as We Wai Kai First Nation chief in the Jan. 29 election

Jan 24, 2025 9:33 AM Read more >

Nanaimo firefighters douse chimney fire with garden hose

Fire department didn't want to do damage with a high-pressure blast of water

Jan 23, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >

Safety concerns on the rise at Vancouver Island libraries

Victoria's Broughton Street branch has seen a fivefold increase in the number of security incidents over the past three years

Jan 23, 2025 2:05 PM Read more >

Cowichan Search and Rescue has busiest year yet in 2024

CSAR responded to 79 call-outs last year, amking it one of B.C.'s busiest units

Jan 23, 2025 1:35 PM Read more >

Toporowski prepares for new role as Cowichan Valley's MLA

Legislature reconvenes on Feb. 18

Jan 23, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Nanaimo RCMP looking for driver involved in pedestrian hit-and-run

65-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit in crosswalk

Jan 23, 2025 11:31 AM Read more >

Port Alice shivers for nearly 2 days without power during cold snap

BC Hydro sends in crews from down-Island to expedite the process during 'coldest day of the year'

Jan 23, 2025 11:18 AM Read more >

Study says soft plastics recycling still stumping south Islanders

Businesses cite limited options and high costs as barriers to meeting CRD regulations

Jan 23, 2025 10:49 AM Read more >

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP connects with seniors to talk about high cost of living

Lisa Marie Barron hearing about more seniors working out of necessity

Jan 23, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Firefighters called to same site evening before Duncan-area auto-body blaze

Isherwood Body & Fender calls being investigated as separate incidents with probe in early stages: fire chief

Jan 23, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >