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Habitat for Humanity’s biggest project on Island being built in Nanaimo

Habitat for Humanity’s biggest project on Island being built in Nanaimo

Four-building, 25-unit project planned for Metral Drive
Campbell River crisis team referrals second highest in the province

Campbell River crisis team referrals second highest in the province

Mental health concerns, poverty, housing top risk factors behind referrals
Two dogs killed woman in 2021 B.C. attack

Two dogs killed woman in 2021 B.C. attack

DNA samples confirm deadly attack on Ping Guo
Vancouver Island outdoorsman named Ducks Unlimited’s B.C. volunteer of the year

Vancouver Island outdoorsman named Ducks Unlimited’s B.C. volunteer of the year

Parksville’s Darin Brown has been with DUC for 20 years
B.C Greens, B.C. United table anti-greenwashing, suicide-prevention bills

B.C Greens, B.C. United table anti-greenwashing, suicide-prevention bills

Tabled bills face uncertain but likely unsuccessful future with NDP controlling legislative agenda
Kelowna MLA blasts health minister over alleged illicit drug use in hospitals

Kelowna MLA blasts health minister over alleged illicit drug use in hospitals

Renee Merrifield says government’s “drug decriminalization experiment” putting nurses, patients at risk
Orphan orca calf rescue attempt underway in B.C. lagoon

Orphan orca calf rescue attempt underway in B.C. lagoon

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day
Calling rival ‘that striptease artist’ costs former B.C. school trustee $45K

Calling rival ‘that striptease artist’ costs former B.C. school trustee $45K

Chilliwack school trustee Carin Bondar wins defamation suit over Barry Neufeld’s talk show comment
Non-browning apple developed in Summerland receives Health Canada approval

Non-browning apple developed in Summerland receives Health Canada approval

Arctic Gala is latest from Okanagan Specialty Fruits to pass inspection
Site preparations underway as B.C. rescuers prep for orphan orca lift

Site preparations underway as B.C. rescuers prep for orphan orca lift

Series of dry runs expected ahead of the planned rescue of stranded calf in Vancouver Island lagoon