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19 impaired New Year’s drivers taken off Vancouver Island roads by Highway Patrol

19 impaired New Year’s drivers taken off Vancouver Island roads by Highway Patrol

Officers issued driving prohibitions ranging from 24 hours to 90 days
World-renowned Parksville Beach Festival accepting sculptor applications for 2025

World-renowned Parksville Beach Festival accepting sculptor applications for 2025

Competition will run from July 10 to July 13
Area around New Westminster court house reopens after alleged threat: Police

Area around New Westminster court house reopens after alleged threat: Police

Afternoon classes at Douglas College's New Westminster campus were cancelled
Vancouver Island 'birth attendant' arrested for manslaughter

Vancouver Island 'birth attendant' arrested for manslaughter

A warrant was issued for Gloria Lemay on Jan. 7, 2025 and she was arrested later the same day.
Scooter stolen at Okanagan Christmas dinner returned

Scooter stolen at Okanagan Christmas dinner returned

Jeff Saunders was despondent over the theft of his scooter. Then he got a text message
Senior seeks compensation after alleged fall at Island sportsplex

Senior seeks compensation after alleged fall at Island sportsplex

City of Campbell River denies the allegations, asserting retiree is 'author of his own misfortunate'
Premier would welcome a federal Liberal leader with a B.C. perspective

Premier would welcome a federal Liberal leader with a B.C. perspective

Former premier Christy Clark, current North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson among would-be candidates
Vets concerned wayward B.C. sea lion may have brain malfunction

Vets concerned wayward B.C. sea lion may have brain malfunction

Staff from the Vancouver Aquarium monitoring status of animal spotted on Vancouver Island highway
Sneezing B.C. sponge shows human-like gift for expelling irritants

Sneezing B.C. sponge shows human-like gift for expelling irritants

Sponges on ocean floor off Vancouver Island use slow-motion contractions to get rid of debris
Vancouver Island named among best places to visit in 2025

Vancouver Island named among best places to visit in 2025

The island's wild and untamed landscapes and "manicured" gardens are natural draws, according to CNN Travel