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Vancouver Island faces wet and wild Monday with winds gusting to 90 km/h

Rain to abate early, winds winding down later in the afternoon

Nov 4, 2024 7:01 AM Read more >

SD70 partners with Nourish Cowichan for new school meal program

Students in Port Alberni, Ucluelet schools will get free lunches under new program

Nov 4, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Rising energy demands under stricter emissions creating Island challenges

Experts at economic summit discuss energy sources now and into the future

Nov 3, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island aquaponics project growing food in water using koi fish waste

VIU researcher hopes technology can be adapted to create food security for remote communities

Nov 1, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Reena Virk's killer granted extended day parole for another 6 months

Kelly Ellard, now Kerry Sim, has been granted a further six months of parole

Oct 30, 2024 4:39 PM Read more >

American expats look to Vancouver Island in search of a different life

Guns, abortion and Donald Trump creating political refugees

Oct 27, 2024 4:59 PM Read more >

Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows

The NDP hold slim leads after the initial count in last week’s still-undecided election.

Oct 27, 2024 10:50 AM Read more >

Elections BC confirms recount in two key ridings

Results won’t be official until a week

Oct 20, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

ELECTION 2024: Josie Osborne re-elected in Mid Island-Pacific Rim riding

Fellow candidates congratulate Osborne on 'well-run' campaign, say they will keep her accountable

Oct 19, 2024 9:23 PM Read more >

ELECTION 2024: Polls closed for the Oct. 19 provincial election

When and where to vote on the West Coast until polls close at 8 p.m.

Oct 19, 2024 1:34 PM Read more >