The North Island is sitting on a literal gold mine of opportunity, says a recent report from the Mining Association of BC. An economic impact study prepared for the association looked at 16 mining projects in development around the province, including the NorthIsle Gold and Copper Mine proposed near Port...

After five days of protest, Vancouver Island University says the demonstrators aren’t acting with malice towards the school.  The protest began last month and the encampment just outside the cafeteria has grown, and according to a social media post from the organizers, it has also grown in popularity.  The university issued...

Protestors at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University campus say they’re calling on administration to uphold their commitment to open communication and compassion.  The encampment started in the beginning of May. A social media post by the group claims that a letter protestors received from the university late last week shows...

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, BC is testing its emergency broadcast system. The emergency alert test will go to all cellphones, TV and radio stations to make sure the BC Emergency Alert system is ready when an emergency happens and to find any adjustments. The test comes in both the...

American fisheries managers say overfishing has reached an all-time low in a new report, although some salmon runs are still struggling. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its annual “Status of Stocks” report this week, which shows the number of fish stocks on the overfishing list are at their...

BC Transit says Sunshine Coast riders will see changes to their bus schedules, but it will be for the better.  In a media release, they add the changes are expected to take place on May. 16 and they’ll reflect the needs of customers along the coast.  Transit officials say they’re still...