Skip to content

News

Peer volunteers offer compassion on B.C. streets, seek same from public

Peer volunteers offer compassion on B.C. streets, seek same from public

Pair have overcome their own experience with substance use, now use this knowledge to help others
Read more >
Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019
Read more >
Nanaimo RCMP officers bear-sprayed by man who threw axe at pickup truck

Nanaimo RCMP officers bear-sprayed by man who threw axe at pickup truck

Officers fight through effects of bear-spray to bring repeat offender into custody
Read more >
B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm. Another Surrey councillor says he too has experienced similar
Read more >
Tesla superchargers destroyed by fire in Nanaimo

Tesla superchargers destroyed by fire in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Fire Rescue says units at Woodgrove Centre appeared to have been tampered with
Read more >
Hudson’s Bay to undergo 'full liquidation' of stores across the country

Hudson’s Bay to undergo 'full liquidation' of stores across the country

Company says attempts to secure financing to pursue a restructuring transaction have failed
Read more >
B.C. powers up hydro rates by 3.75% in 2025 and 2026

B.C. powers up hydro rates by 3.75% in 2025 and 2026

B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says electricity rates today are the same as they were more than 4 decades ago
Read more >
Watchdog recommends charges for B.C. police officer who crashed into cyclist

Watchdog recommends charges for B.C. police officer who crashed into cyclist

In order to approve any charges, the prosecution service must be satisfied that there is a likelihood of conviction
Read more >
Similkameen mining company fined over $114k for cobalt waste pollution

Similkameen mining company fined over $114k for cobalt waste pollution

Inspectors concluded that the company had discharged liquid waste containing illegal amounts of cobalt
Read more >
B.C. cancer patients can tap support for needed care far from their homes

B.C. cancer patients can tap support for needed care far from their homes

The Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services helps ease cancer patients with out of community treatments
Read more >