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STORY CONTEST: The Magic Star

What happens when Coral finds a special star two days before Christmas

Dec 21, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Holiday Colouring Contest winners

Celebrate the festive winners of the Westerly News' Holiday Colouring Contest

Dec 20, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Merry Christmas from Turkey for B.C. couple beating cancer

Lumby man's trip to Europe to battle cancer paying dividends thus far

Dec 18, 2024 2:41 PM Read more >

What's On – West Coast

Tofino and Ucluelet's community calendar for the week of Dec. 18, 2024

Dec 18, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

'Beacon of hope': UBC Okanagan professor delivering holiday spirit to Ukraine

A UBC Okanagan professor is looking to help people in Ukraine in the new year.

Dec 17, 2024 2:22 PM Read more >

Make-A-Wish takes Kelowna teen on dream tour of GM Oshawa Assembly Plant

The 16-year-old made the visit in October

Dec 11, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

B.C. charity grateful for bank support as postal strike disrupts donation stream

Program that feeds more than 6,000 kids across B.C. each weekend

Dec 9, 2024 10:08 AM Read more >

Tofino artist Mark Hobson spawns inspiration through art

A Tofino artist is being heralded for spawning stewardly inspiration. Mark Hobson was recently crowned the champion of the prestigious Salmon Conservation Stamp Competition.

Dec 8, 2024 7:50 PM Read more >

Okanagan senior knits 100 toques for Ukrainian children in the throes of war

Inge Raudzus is sending the toques to Ukraine through the North Okanagan Valley Gleaners

Dec 7, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Victoria-based foundation helps Islanders through trauma of pregnancy loss

Charity integrates hospital and community-based services to provide seamless support for Island families

Dec 7, 2024 6:54 AM Read more >