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B.C. milestone visit from Canada’s highest judge aims to build trust

Chief Justice Richard Wagner is touring Canada to celebrate the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary

Feb 3, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

It's a snow day for Port Alberni, Bamfield, West Coast schools

Pacific Rim School District closes schools in Port Alberni, Bamfield due to icy conditions

Feb 3, 2025 6:29 AM Read more >

Sign language tours open up 'secret' world of BC Parks to deaf community

Visitors to Goldstream Provincial Park can enjoy an American Sign Language self-guided walking tour

Feb 2, 2025 8:00 PM Read more >

Housing wanted: Puff the bearded dragon seeks his forever B.C. home

BC SPCA seeks housing for relenquished reptile currently in foster care

Jan 31, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Province steps in with B.C. city 'significantly' missing housing targets

B.C.'s Ministry of Housing appoints housing advisor to Oak Bay

Jan 31, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

‘Number one killer’: Expert panel delves into Island's toxic opioid crisis

 ‘I hope it shakes all of us awake to what this crisis is and the toll that it's taking,’: organizer

Jan 30, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

District of Tofino inches closer to balanced budget

Current projection is for 6.6 per cent property tax increase

Jan 30, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Island chiefs condemn DFO's decision to increase herring harvest

“They are the lifeblood of the marine ecosystem, and their survival benefits us all”: chief

Jan 29, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

West Coast fire departments record 'average' year for 2024

Ucluelet levels off, Tofino Volunteer Fire Dept. sees increase in first responder calls since 2022

Jan 29, 2025 4:30 AM Read more >

Lead detected in pipes at City of Port Alberni owned facilities

Testing came after discovery of lead in school district's taps

Jan 28, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >