Highlights

qRD director wants study into volunteer fire departments

Service review proposed at qathet Regional District finance committee meeting

Sep 9, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

Arrest made in B.C. home invasion and stabbing

A woman is in hospital healing from five stab wounds.

Sep 9, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Worker slapped after hedge trimming riles sleeping woman in Oak Bay

The landscaper was working when a 49-year-old woman became irate, slapped the worker on the cheek and left the area.

Sep 9, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Helen Elizabeth Mackenzie

October 31, 1939 - August 24, 2024

Sep 9, 2024 10:32 AM Read more >

Baldrey: Could Independent MLA candidates shake up B.C.'s election?

Multiple former BC United MLA candidates have announced they are running as Independents in October's provincial election.

Sep 9, 2024 9:23 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Rustad faces long tightrope walk over political landmines

Despite a roaring crowd, BC Conservative leader navigates questions on gender, abortion and election conspiracies

Sep 9, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Bring rich, warm complexity to lentils with Ethiopian spices

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour.

Sep 9, 2024 6:07 AM Read more >

Greens, Conservatives pitch competing visions of education reform

Both parties see need for change but disagree on what needs to be changed.

Sep 9, 2024 4:08 AM Read more >

Not enough laptops, dirty tables: Teachers, parents concerned about state of K-12 education

Funding for schools has been declining as a portion of provincial GDP for several decades, says president of teachers’ group.

Sep 9, 2024 4:06 AM Read more >

Powell River Kings fall to Nanaimo in BCHL exhibition game

Clippers prevent home team from scoring for second time in as many days

Sep 8, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >