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Ministerial adviser won’t be charged in election rule violation probe

The investigation stemmed from Gurveen Dhaliwal’s presence as a scrutineer during the November 2022 election

Jul 8, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Mi’kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland appointed to Senate seats

Dan Christmas, who retired earlier this year, became Canada’s first Mi’kmaw senator in 2016

Jul 8, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

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Multiple crews fight fire in barge full of hog fuel at Paper Excellence mill

Thick, black smoke from waterfront could be seen all over Port Alberni

Jul 7, 2023 7:28 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island First Nation receives $5M for off-reserve housing

Tseshaht get provincial funding for ousing that will be built within the City of Port Alberni

Jul 7, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

BC Transit says contactless payment coming to Victoria buses this summer

The Victoria Regional Transit System was chosen as the first system to implement Umo

Jul 7, 2023 3:40 PM Read more >

LGBTQ refugees feel at home in B.C. after fleeing violence and oppression

Ugandan couple grateful for the welcome they’ve received on Vancouver Island

Jul 7, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberni Valley officials launch plea for second access road

Nuu-chah-nulth nations, Port Alberni want alternative in wake of Highway 4 closure

Jul 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: North Okanagan wildfire still burning, but evacuation order lifted

Blaze has planes circling and crews fighting from the ground; 34 properties under evacuation order or alert

Jul 7, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >