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Nanaimo votes to ban plastic bags

City councillors voted in favour of banning the bags on Monday, but staff have yet to determine whether or not they have the authority to impose a ban.

Dec 12, 2017 8:45 AM Read more >

Island lighthouse keeper chased by wolf

He now has some important advice for anyone else caught in a similar situation

Dec 12, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

2017 word of the year: Feminism

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2017: ‘Feminism’

Dec 12, 2017 7:50 AM Read more >

Trudeau appoints Supreme Court chief justice

Prime Minister Trudeau appoints Richard Wagner as Supreme Court chief justice

Dec 12, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Researchers claim the ‘man flu’ does exist

Review of scientific studies suggests ‘man flu’ may be more intense: researcher

Dec 12, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Saanich continues to strip EDPA from books

Saanich Monday continued the process of untangling a controversial bylaw from its book, while restoring the status quo prior to its existence.

Dec 12, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

200 Russians to compete in Olympics as neutrals

The Russian Olympic Committee expects 200 to compete in South Korea

Dec 12, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Liberal Hogg wins South Surrey-White Rock byelection over Conservative Findlay

B.C. riding to be represented by non-conservative for first time in decades

Dec 11, 2017 9:25 PM Read more >

Environmental groups slam NDP decision to continue with Site C

Construction industry, meanwhile, is cautiously optimistic about how the project will look

Dec 11, 2017 4:05 PM Read more >

Razor blade found in milk carton, Island woman claims

Investigation underway

Dec 11, 2017 3:28 PM Read more >