155 people lost their lives because of the toxic drug crisis in October. According to data from the BC Coroners Service, 155 deaths equal to 5 deaths per day, making it the lowest monthly death number since September 2020. This year has seen 1,925 people dead from the crisis, a 9...

Vancouver Island struggles with alcohol more than any other region in BC. The latest statistics from Island Health show that while the average per-person consumption of alcohol in BC is just over 9 litres per year, it’s nearly 11 and a half litres across the Island Health regions. The North...

The Nanaimo Regional District is joining a growing number list of municipalities calling for their provincial advocacy organization to be reviewed. The Union of BC Municipalities represents local governments in BC. However, some members feel it’s not fairly balancing the views of urban and rural communities, including the Fraser Valley...

The highway was blocked off overnight on Friday while police investigated a vehicle collision with a pedestrian. The Sunshine Coast RCMP were called to the scene in the 1400 block of the Sunshine Coast Highway at around 10:30 pm on Friday night. Police believe a man was hit by a...

A wellness organization that has transported many on the Island is suspending operations. Wheels for Wellness is an organization that has provided transportation for residents to and from non-emergency medical appointments for nearly 30 years. The communities they support include the Comox Valley, Campbell River, and Nanaimo. But earlier this week,...

Another big storm is on the way for BC this weekend, but this time, the east coast of the Island will be spared the worst of it. Extended rainfall bringing up to 35 millimetres can be expected along the east coast this afternoon and evening. West coast communities, however, should prepare...