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The recently retired North Island Princess is on the market for $159,000, after carrying cars and passengers since 1958 — the year the B.C. Ferry Authority was founded.

A number of offences have been recorded throughout region

Starting today (Monday), ICBC is moving to an appointment-based system for most driver licensing office transactions.

Regional district finance committee recommends loan bylaw

Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake is an essential part of life in the Okanagan and is home to an abundance of waterfowl and fish species.

Finance committee views costs

The invasive European green crab is proliferating at an alarming rate on the west and southern coasts of Vancouver Island, devouring smaller Dungeness crab and bivalves as well as the eelgrass that is critical to young salmon.

Province releases repayment framework outlining how landlords and tenants will settle unpaid rent debt, while renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment.

Temporary repairs have been made

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.