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QUIZ: How much do you know about Christmas customs and traditions?

Christmas, on Dec. 25, is a day steeped in tradition and with plenty of unique elements

Dec 25, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Food standards, over-medication high on B.C. seniors’ care list of concerns

Office of B.C. Seniors Advocate releases long-term care and assisted-living directory

Dec 22, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Ucluelet RCMP looking for volunteers for Speed Watch program

Local police hope residents will step up to help increase the town’s road safety

Dec 18, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

QUIZ: A tribute to Time Person of the Year recipients

Each year, Time designates an individual, group, object or concept as its Person of the Year

Dec 17, 2023 11:22 AM Read more >

Salmon Arm students pitch new municipal flag for Tofino

Tofino’s current municipal flag was designed by artist Roy Henry Vickers

Dec 14, 2023 11:28 AM Read more >

‘Stuck’ in Canada, Nigerian man finds purpose in Vernon

3 month visit turns to 3 year separation from family amid pandemic

Dec 14, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

100-year-old volunteers with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye

Vancouver Island woman celebrates 100th birthday serving at the Christmas Kettle

Dec 13, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Santa arrives by helicopter at Island hospitals to cheer up sick kids

Old Saint Nick makes 19th-annual tour of pediatric wards at B.C. hospitals

Dec 13, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: The festive tradition of the tree

Holiday trees can be found in many homes and public spaces across Canada at this time of year

Dec 10, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >

West Kelowna fire chief dropping the puck at Canucks firefighters night

The Canucks visited Jason Brolund and the West Kelowna Fire Hall back in September

Dec 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >