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...

Automation is coming to Cowichan District Hospital to help increase the standard of care for all patients across the valley.   The system was tested in Victoria last year and was successfully implemented.  Island Health executive director Kelsey Kozoriz says automating the current hospital and new facility works will speed up...

To deal with invasive plants, the province is investing millions to groups fighting against the plants. The BC Government will give $2.89 million to 33 groups ranging from regional committees to environmental groups to local governments to support programs and actions focused on fighting against invasive plants. They say these plants...

With a new Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP elected, Nanaimo’s mayor is confident people will continue getting good representation federally.  On the April 28 election, Conservative candidate Tamara Kronis won the riding, defeating NDP incumbent Lisa Marie Barron with over 12,000 votes.  Mayor Leonard Krog says the riding has a long positive relationship at...

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and other core services.   According to the province, the legislation will help speed up major projects by increasing how applications and permits are issued.  Premier David Eby says the new legislation was...