Two new members have been sworn into the Island Coastal Economic Trust, and that means both North Cowichan and the RDN will get representation.  Mayor Rob Douglas will be joined by RDN chair Vanessa Craig on the board and was appointed to the position by the members of the Central-South...

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,...

Vancouver Island Paralympian Nicholas Bennett has been named as Swimming Canada’s male Para Athlete of the Year. Bennett won two golds in this year’s Paralympic Games, coming in first in the S14 100-metre breast stroke as well as first in the 200-metre individual medley, where he set a Paralympic record....

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...