The Vancouver Island School Trustees Association (VISTA) has chosen a new president.  SD72 Board Chairperson Kat Eddy from Campbell River has been elected president of the association, a branch of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA).  Eddy said she’s committed to working closely with the BCSTA to ensure Vancouver Island’s priorities...

Rocks intentionally placed on the Inland Island Highway over the weekend caused a vehicle crash and damaged at least two other vehicles.  Oceanside RCMP responded to two separate incidents between the Little Qualicum River Bridge and Corcan Road. The first occurred just after midnight on May 3, when a northbound vehicle struck a stack of rocks and veered off the highway.  Luckily, no one was hurt. A second pile was found an hour later in the southbound lane. Then, just after 2 a. m. on May 4, three vehicles hit rocks near the Corcan Road overpass, resulting in minor damage but no injuries. RCMP say the acts could have caused serious harm and are urging anyone with dash cam footage or information to call Oceanside RCMP at 250- 248- 6111, quoting file 2025- 4193.

Delegations critical of a plan for improvements to Loudon Park are expected to be heard tonight by Nanaimo's council.  The project was approved by the city last month and speakers are slated to discuss their concerns about the plan and the removal of mature trees.  According to the city’s website, every...

An updated version of the Good Neighbour Guide is now available in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).  In honour of Local Government Awareness Week in B.C. from May 11 to 17, the guide has been released to emphasize the importance of being a considerate neighbour.  SCRD Manager of Communications and...

Several people gathered this afternoon to honour those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic. Today saw multiple Battle of the Atlantic commemoration ceremonies across Canada, including Comox, with the ceremonies focused on honouring the Royal Canadian Navy members who fought in the battle during the Second World...

Pebbles Beach is finally open for everyone to enjoy after the area experienced some land slippage of two properties on Franklin Road in 2020.  According to the Town of Gibsons, in 2022 Geotechnical Engineers were hired to complete an assessment of the stairs leading to the beach, and due to...