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123 First Nations renew call to close B.C. salmon farms as DFO weakens promise

Recent federal documents appear to walk back 2019 commitment to fully phase out open net fish farms

Sep 27, 2023 12:29 PM Read more >

New sheriffs saddlin’ up to help BC court system: attorney-general

Niki Sharma acknowledges need for improvement, says new sheriffs are on way

Sep 27, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Campfire and open fire ban lifted on Vancouver Island

Open burning will now be permitted starting Sept 27 at noon

Sep 27, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Derelict boats, Part 3: Solution mired in governmental bureaucracy

Former Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP Sheila Malcolmson calls situation ‘a no-man’s land of responsibility’

Sep 27, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >

Man’s death on Sunshine Coast forest service road deemed suspicious: Police

Police say Henry Doyle, 58, was found on a forest service road with his dirt bike

Sep 27, 2023 8:18 AM Read more >

Court rules B.C. must fix mineral claims system after Indigenous challenge

Judge says B.C. has a duty to consult, but rejects bid to quash existing claims

Sep 27, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Fundraiser for family of fallen Lower Mainland officer at more than $100,000

Money will go towards Const. Rick O’Brien’s wife and six children

Sep 27, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Colossal Canada flag stolen from auto dealership in Nanaimo

Theft from Laird Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC reported Sept. 25

Sep 26, 2023 6:55 PM Read more >

Black 13-year-old accused of stealing from B.C. employer wins rights complaint

Human Rights Tribunal orders restaurant, manager to pay teen $28K

Sep 26, 2023 5:50 PM Read more >

New B.C. grad requirement introduces students to local Indigenous teachings

Some school districts developing unique courses alongside First Nations to fulfill new requirement

Sep 26, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >