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QUIZ: A celebration of Easter

The Easter weekend is a celebration of spring and an important observance in the Christian faith

Mar 31, 2024 4:50 AM Read more >

Ladysmith woman renews ambassador efforts

Sidney Mrus will sing community’s praises as part of B.C. Ambassador Program

Mar 29, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Kelowna’s Japan sister city, Kasugai, donates to wildfire relief efforts

Kasugai Chamber of Commerce and Industry donated to help alleviate effects of the 2023 wildfires

Mar 29, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival tries to stay afloat as Victoria move announced

Fairway Gorge Paddling Club moves Nanaimo’s two-day regatta to Victoria

Mar 27, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island family pledges $500K for BC Cancer research centre

The Campbell family will also match donations for a new BC Cancer space in Victoria

Mar 27, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Auxiliary delivers record donation to Nanaimo hospital

Money will go to operating room microscope, ultrasound machines, and much more

Mar 26, 2024 5:50 AM Read more >

Coins make a difference for kids in Nanaimo

Coins for Kids donations presented to Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, BGC Canada Central Vancouver Island

Mar 23, 2024 8:30 PM Read more >

Island farmers celebrate 10-year labour of love at Keating Farm

It’s been a decade since George and Rebecca Papadopoulos left the city and embraced Island rural life

Mar 22, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Chase gets arena facelift, after winning Vancouver Canucks contest

The Art Holding Memorial Arena will receive $100,000 for renovations

Mar 21, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

‘Dancing, singing and wine,’ Vernon woman’s secret to reaching 100

Clara Grootveld’s key to longevity boiled down to line dancing, sipping wine and singing out tunes

Mar 20, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >