Local News

Island breweries win big at BC Beer Awards

Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing wins Best in Show, Sooke breweries put town on the map

Oct 24, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

‘Your vote matters,’ BC NDP and Greens host proportional representation rally in Victoria

British Columbians have until Nov. 30 to vote in favour of transitioning to PR, ending traditional first-past-the-post system

Oct 24, 2018 6:20 AM Read more >

West Shore clinic provides friendly approach to crucial care

Langford location serves a growing population

Oct 24, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >

BC Ferries to launch new vessels, website, pricing to meet rising demand

This fiscal year sees highest levels of vehicle traffic ever

Oct 24, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >

Motorcycle and minivan involved in serious crash in north Nanaimo

Firefighter says it wasn’t known if motorcyclist would survive

Oct 23, 2018 7:28 PM Read more >

Higher water levels in Goldstream River may help more salmon get upstream

Slow start to salmon run season in Langford

Oct 23, 2018 6:00 PM Read more >

Island Health encourages sexual assault survivors to #TrustYourself

New social media campaign urges survivors of sexual assault to seek medical care

Oct 23, 2018 5:30 PM Read more >

Resident charged $48,350 fine for poisoning large Oak Bay tree

The district says this amount represents the appraised value of the tree

Oct 23, 2018 5:00 PM Read more >

BC Ferries not as full as reported due to ability to book consecutive sailings

Multiple reservation booking strategy artificially inflates BC Ferries “current conditions”

Oct 23, 2018 5:00 PM Read more >

Voter turnout breaks 10-year record in Victoria

Nearly 45 per cent of eligible Victoria voters cast ballots in the 2018 municipal election

Oct 23, 2018 4:30 PM Read more >