Author Archives: Syndicated Content

PORT ALBERNI - A Vancouver Island blaze near Port Alberni, B.C., that triggered several evacuation orders last week is now classified as being held. The BC Wildfire Service dashboard says the fire, at...

Editor’s note: this article depicts details of a highly violent homicide, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice is s...

NANAIMO - Local biking advocates believe they’ve got the perfect plan at the perfect location to continue growing the sport in the region. The Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, through a partnersh...

Air Canada says it plans to announce a new “exceptional policy” in which the company will cover transportation expenses incurred by customers while getting to their destinations during the...

QUALICUM BEACH - Local fire departments played an integral role in protecting homes when the Wesley Ridge wildfire roared toward the vulnerable rural Meadowood area. A day removed from being formally ...

NANAIMO - A pair of live music events in the Cowichan area showed too many people still believe they can drive impaired. BC Highway Patrol issued a total of 29 immediate roadside prohibitions for impa...

TORONTO - Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually begin operations ...

PARKSVILLE - Moving to a lower traffic site with fewer conflicts didn't harm Parksville Beach Festival attendance numbers. In fact, traffic went up. On Monday, Aug 18 the society a little more than 11...

Thousands of passengers faced another day of travel disruptions Monday as Air Canada flight attendants continued to strike despite a return-to-work order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Am...

PARKSVILLE - Firefighters on Vancouver Island have gained the upper hand on one wildfire, while another remains burning out of control, with significant progress made in reducing its spread. The Wesle...