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PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development. Seven people, most of whom declared living in th...

QUALICUM BEACH - A considerable injection of funds is further financing a key part of the Oceanside waterfront. The provincial government awarded the Town of Qualicum Beach $519,833 from their Destina...

Vancouver police say high-risk sex offender Randall Hopley was likely worried about an upcoming court appearance and took “deliberate actions” to avoid it when he walked away from his Vanc...

GABRIOLA ISLAND - One of Vancouver Island’s most well-known UFO stories is now immortalized in a new coin through a local graphic designer. Patrick Belanger linked up with the Royal Canadian Min...

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo. Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the ...

NANAIMO - The Clippers suffered a difficult 4-2 home ice loss to the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Nanaimo started well with a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Joel Plante on the power play and Michael M...

NANAIMO - Pumpkins beware…your days are numbered. Alair Homes, in partnership with VMAC Solutions and a host of sponsors are holding the 4th annual Great Pumpkin Toss at Meadow Creek Community P...

LADYSMITH - Funding has been approved for a new addition to Ladysmith’s waterfront. The Town announced a $50,000 grant through an Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) is funding what’s kno...

Canadians could be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip in “the coming days,” Defence Minister Bill Blair said Friday, but shared no firm timeline as Canadians faced another day of being left o...

NANAIMO - The poppies are out ahead of Remembrance Day. Collection boxes and stalls are popping up into the community with Royal Canadian Legions spearheading the campaigns which traditionally start o...