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Bear cub-saving CO abandons battle for reinstatement

Bryce Casavant content with other employment options after refusal to shoot cubs thrust him into international spotlight

Apr 15, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island rejects northern plea for free hospital parking

North Island push to stop parking fees at new Courtenay and Campbell River hospitals fails to gain support

Apr 15, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island University driving social and economic change across the Island

Focus on VIU Part III: connecting the job force to emerging regional needs, providing opportunities for personal and community growth

Apr 14, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island docs hope declaration of emergency can help stem overdose tide

The province has declared an unprecedented state of emergency in response to an epidemic of drug related deaths so far this year

Apr 14, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Ucluelet Aquarium spawns inspiration

Break out your ogling eyes and stoked smiles West Coast, the aquarium’s doors have opened.

Apr 14, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. declares fentanyl drug overdose emergency

Overdoses involving fentanyl now up to a third of cases, as synthetic drug mixed with heroin, cocaine and marijuana

Apr 14, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

A Gathering Place for a Vancouver Island First Nations cultural renaissance

Focus on VIU Part II: Vancouver Island First Nations finding welcome and opportunity at Vancouver Island University

Apr 13, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Activist disappointed by DFO's response to sea lion cull near Tofino

Dan Lewis says salmon farm's cull should have been condemned

Apr 13, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Maternity leave furor could give birth to new legislation

Vancouver Island politicians urge province to close loophole that leaves elected officials without parental rights

Apr 13, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Kitchen table diplomacy arrives on Vancouver Island

Focus on VIU I: A look at how the international student program at Vancouver Island University is creating cultural and economic change

Apr 12, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >