Island food bank’s plea for support is about more than just meals

The president of the Sooke Food Bank says more employment, and education opportunities are needed in the district

Mar 23, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Carney announces next Canadian election set for April 28

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve parliament

Mar 23, 2025 9:39 AM Read more >

Island parking lot attendant not ready to hit the brakes on 32-year career

Mike Kinney has worked at the Richmond Medical Building parking lot since 1993

Mar 23, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Groundbreaking Island fashion show shines spotlight on Indigenous art

The Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw Fashion Show is an extension of Aurellia Nelson's company, Premium Culture Club

Mar 23, 2025 6:58 AM Read more >

B.C. Jehovah's Witnesses privacy case may go to Supreme Court

The B.C. Appeal Court opted to uphold privacy rights over the religious freedoms of two Jehovah's Witnesses congregations

Mar 22, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Reaffirming friendship: Hundreds gather at US-CAN border to show solidarity

People gathered along the 49th parallel at Peace Arch Park in Surrey, B.C. and Blaine, Wash.

Mar 22, 2025 3:51 PM Read more >

Students give back: A heartwarming community initiative for Island seniors

NISS students deliver gift baskets to local seniors in Port McNeill

Mar 22, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Ottawa invests $200M in Indigenous Kitimat LNG project

Cedar LNG, with a price tag of $5.96 billion is expected to take four years to build

Mar 22, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C.'s IVF program delayed 3 months to 'ensure smooth launch': Minister

The program – first announced in Budget 2024 – was initially set to roll out in April

Mar 22, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

From grief to heroic action: Fallen Island RCMP officer’s widower honoured

Brad Aschenbrenner receives King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of legacy he created in honour of his wife Sarah Beckett

Mar 22, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >