Skip to content

Local News

Johns asks govt to fund Hanjin cleanup

Johns asks govt to fund Hanjin cleanup

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns demanded the Liberal government “get to work” and provide federal funding for the cleanup of the Hanjin coastline debris field between Tofino and Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
PHOTOS: Helicopter training over Horne Lake

PHOTOS: Helicopter training over Horne Lake

A CH-149 Cormorant helicopter hovers just above Horne Lake during a 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron training exercise on Thursday, Oct. 5. The squadron provides search and rescue services for approximately 920,000 square kilometres of maintly moutainous terrain in the Yukon and British Columbia, and 560,000 square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean.
LGBTQ health disparity study in B.C. leads to surprise finding

LGBTQ health disparity study in B.C. leads to surprise finding

Suicidal thoughts and attempts go down by half for straight males in schools with GSAs.
Two big donations nearly complete Parksville splash park fundraising

Two big donations nearly complete Parksville splash park fundraising

Mid-Island Co-op makes largest donation of the project

The Generals put on brave face after overtime loss

The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals had to put on a brave face after losing 5-4 in double overtime to the Saanich Braves at Oceanside Place last Saturday night.
New Nanoose Bay community park opens

New Nanoose Bay community park opens

Name honours Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
VIDEO: IIO called to Qualicum Beach after officer-involved shooting

VIDEO: IIO called to Qualicum Beach after officer-involved shooting

One man is dead after police were called to the side of the highway for reports of a man harming himself
Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail to open this weekend

Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail to open this weekend

Official opening Oct. 14 at Springwood Park from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
B.C. Wine Institute reaching out to California

B.C. Wine Institute reaching out to California

Local industry urged to show support for colleagues affected by California wildfires
RDN wants province to provide study guide for home builder exam

RDN wants province to provide study guide for home builder exam

Regional district notes failure rate to pass required test is extremely high