Coastal communities will get to resume talks with BC Ferries members next month. The ferry line says Ferry Advisory Committees will restart engagement so they can start tackling ideas and requests from ferry users across the coast. Vice-president of public affairs and marketing Lindsay Mathews says while it's important to review...

If you want to get your hands dirty for Earth Day, you can help plant trees near Nanaimo Sunday morning. Mosaic Forest Management is hosting a Tree Planting Party, giving people a chance to plant trees, enjoy a free hot dog, and learn about reforestation. If you do plan to attend,...

With Earth Day on the way, the city of Nanaimo will be holding a celebration event this Saturday. The city says they are holding this event as a way to celebrate local with the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program and community partners. This event will include...

Plans to relocate the orca calf near Zeballos have been paused because the calf ate some food. According to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the 2-year-old ate some seal on Thursday night, making it the first time she has taken food after attempts by both the Ehattesaht and...

Talks between air traffic control workers and NAV Canada have broken down, and workers are now concerned they will be replaced by contractors if they strike. The workers’ union and NAV Canada, a private not-for-profit corporation which operates air traffic control at airports across Canada, reached an impasse last week....

Stage two water restrictions are coming after drier than normal conditions, and the lack of snowpack has led to island municipalities implementing water restrictions.   The Regional District of Nanaimo, and the City of Parksville say they will move to Stage 2 water restrictions on May 1 to ensure there...