News

Port Alberni is 'a violent community,' says officer in charge

Community crime rate more than double B.C. average, second only to Prince George

Apr 17, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Second ammonia leak in six years forces arena shutdown in Port Alberni

Ice plant was installed back in 2019; closure forces BCHL playoff series to move cities

Apr 16, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

B.C. on the road to dropping second road test for Class 5 licence

Government says it is making the changes to the so-called graduated licensing program to remove unnecessary barriers

Apr 16, 2025 4:50 PM Read more >

B.C. snowpack improving but still low as officials warn of spring flooding

Warning comes as the provincial snow pack is 79 per cent of normal, up from 63 per cent at this time last year

Apr 16, 2025 4:28 PM Read more >

'Fudge-It-Budget' or 'Moment In Time'? B.C.'s books facing scrutiny

State of the provincial budget books has prompted questions about B.C.'s financial direction

Apr 16, 2025 4:17 PM Read more >

Accused in fatal shooting outside Nanaimo fast-food restaurant denied bail

Ronald Joseph Campbell previously charged with first-degree murder

Apr 16, 2025 3:55 PM Read more >

UNBC researcher helps further understanding of global glacier loss

Canada being home to nearly one-quarter of Earth's glaciers underscores the importance of this research

Apr 16, 2025 3:06 PM Read more >

$124,000 in contraband seized at Agassiz-area prison

Drugs, electronics seized in 2-day incident

Apr 16, 2025 2:17 PM Read more >

Cowichan transit workers want strike to end

Strike began on Feb. 8

Apr 16, 2025 12:11 PM Read more >

Landmark Vancouver Island conference shines spotlight on Indigenous tourism

Pre-COVID, the industry contributed over $1.9 billion to Canada's economy

Apr 16, 2025 9:23 AM Read more >