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Hit the road: 5 places to explore on Vancouver Island before summer runs out

There's B.C.'s best beach, festivals, new park space and more

Aug 1, 2024 5:19 AM Read more >

Nanaimo rider brings some bling to Tour de Rock fundraising efforts

Const. Ian George will represent Nanaimo RCMP in fundraiser ride Sept. 21-Oct. 4

Jul 31, 2024 5:55 PM Read more >

Political Spin: Irresponsible forest management spawns catastrophic fires

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jul 31, 2024 4:16 AM Read more >

The Old West: Nelson and John ‘Truth’ Houston – Accomplished mayor or scoundrel?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jul 30, 2024 5:50 AM Read more >

The Old West – Nanaimo and Robert Dunsmuir – coal town and coal baron

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Jul 29, 2024 2:46 PM Read more >

SPCA summer camps teaching mid-Island youths about animal care

Just because a baby animal is alone in the forest, it doesn't mean it needs help

Jul 28, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Nanaimo's legendary bathtub race approaches

Parade, music and of course, racing bathtubs, will be hitting Nanaimo's waterfront

Jul 25, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Friends continue to honour late Chilliwack teen with annual roller hockey fundraiser

Event has raised close to $90,000 approaching this year's running

Jul 25, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

50 First Dates Project spawns monthly 'Meet a Stranger' events in Victoria

Personal project grows into a monthly community event

Jul 25, 2024 8:33 AM Read more >

'Miracle find': Detectorist reunites Greater Victoria woman with missing ring

Deborah Parker's wedding ring was found after two weeks lost at the bottom of Lookout Lake

Jul 24, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >