Survivors of gender-based violence will be getting rent support from the BC and federal governments. The BC Government announced that nearly $37 million will be invested by the Government of Canada to help survivors, including women, children, and 2SLGBTQIA++ people get and keep rental housing in the private market. BC...

An Island MP says Mark Carney’s election win doesn’t make a difference for Vancouver Island. On Sunday, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney was chosen by the Liberal Party of Canada as their new leader and Prime Minister, winning with nearly 86 percent of the vote. Courtenay-Alberni NDP MP Gord...

Ladysmith’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) has been recognized for outstanding contributions to emergency management and public safety.   The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award was presented by Public Safety Canada on Feb. 26 and MP Lisa Marie Barron says the crew has worked tirelessly to make sure everyone who...

A new building code aims to make dwellings more seismically sustainable by allowing adaptable designs.  According to the province, consultations between the home-building community have brought several concerns forward, especially considering economic uncertainty around US tariffs.   The province says the new code will help alleviate costs while allowing builders to...

Some Nanoose Bay residents can expect disruption to water service next week. In a notice, the Regional District of Nanaimo says crews will be cleaning watermains in the Beachcomber and Delancie Way Area as part of the annual water maintenance program. Because of the work, water service will be temporarily disrupted,...

All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting today. That comes from Premier David Eby in a statement, saying the BC Government has ordered the removal of American beer, wine, spirits, and refreshment beverages this morning. Along with removing those products, the BC Liquor Distribution Branch will also...