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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons says Wednesday night’s byelection win in Nanaimo is a sign that “people like what the government is doing.

Two senior officers of the B.C. legislature, on suspension pending a criminal investigation, have another week to respond to allegations of “flagrant overspending” outlined by Speaker Darryl Plecas last week.

Global initiative aims to lessen carbon footprint of participating communities

Dog dies in Cranberry neighbourhood incident

A whopping 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, B.C.

The Queen of Surrey is off the Langdale-Horseshoe Bay route for its annual refit. The work began Sunday with divers doing an underwater survey of the ferry’s hull.

NANAIMO — The NDP recaptured its seat in Nanaimo on Wednesday, retaining a minority government propped up by the B.C. Green Party.

Increase in remuneration would keep mayor and council on par with 2018

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 23 to 30, 2019.

Polls open at 8 a.m. today for Nanaimo voters to cast ballots in what is being called a historic and unusual provincial byelection — one with the potential to change the government.