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Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents

Few BC Parks bookings going to commercial operators, solution is more campsite spaces, Environment Minister Mary Polak says

Jul 6, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Surfrider helps students turn trash into art in Ucluelet

Youth’s unique art installation on display at Ucluelet Aquarium.

Jul 5, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Video links grow as rural health care shrinks

Small communities have more than 400 doctor vacancies, with 'telehealth' and visiting specialists filling gaps

Jul 4, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

CANADA DAY QUIZ: How well do you know Canadian trivia?

In honour of Canada's 149th birthday, we have compiled some Canadian trivia questions. How many can you answer?

Jun 29, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Child care spaces funded for 30 BC communities

1,800 new spaces in 30 communities to start construction this fall, minister Stephanie Cadieux says

Jun 2, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Free fishing lessons for kids [with video]

Learn to Fish program offers instruction and loaner equipment to help children aged 5 to 15 catch a trout

Jun 1, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Mural in Tofino hostel celebrates sea otters

“This is a celebration of the sea otter as a keystone species in the kelp forest environment,” Hodges said.

May 19, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

West Coast to host arts conference between Tofino and Ucluelet

The West Coast’s reputation as a solid arts and cultural destination is helping local artists find new markets.

May 18, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Cross-Canada ride to encourage organ donation

Gift From Within aims to register 1,000 more registered donors and raise money for the Canadian Transplant Association

May 16, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Talking stick tradition comes to B.C. legislature [with video]

Totem symbolizes Coast Salish tradition of respectful listening, with little effect on ill-tempered debate in Victoria

May 12, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >