Local News

American homeowners threaten lawsuit against speculation tax

Group of Arizona-based Vancouver Island homeowners feel they’re unfairly attacked as land speculators

Apr 25, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Unusual sea life washes up in Metchosin

Vellela are propelled by the wind

Apr 25, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria School District adopts new dress code policy

Two years in the making, SD61 moves to more inclusionary guidelines

Apr 25, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

Rock the Rink gives youth once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Winning band will get to play a set at Rock the Shores

Apr 25, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

Two Oak Bay officers recognized at 10th anniversary of anti-impaired driving program

Alexa’s Team has grown from 26 members in 2008 to the current 2,400

Apr 25, 2018 1:30 AM Read more >

Sooke makes call for regional fire dispatch

Some municipalities decide to take service off-Island

Apr 24, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

Police look for hit-and-run suspect after senior struck

Incident occurred April 17 at about 3 p.m. at Selby and Fitzwilliam streets

Apr 24, 2018 2:40 PM Read more >

Crime rate, drug overdoses still rising in Port Alberni

Major Crime Unit investigating drug trafficking files

Apr 24, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Island MP warns fraudulent CRA tax calls are on the rise

“We are asking people to please be careful.”

Apr 24, 2018 12:47 PM Read more >

City of Nanaimo staff busy with flurry of FOI requests

City clerk says municipality on track to receive 600 freedom of information requests in 2018

Apr 24, 2018 12:10 PM Read more >