QUIZ: Are you ready to go back to school?

In most parts of Canada, the school year begins the day after Labour Day

Sep 1, 2024 4:50 AM Read more >

Once rejected Kinsol Trestle now a resurrected Vancouver Island must-see

Shawnigan Lake Historical Society's Lori Treloar brings both passion and depth through her guided Kinsol trestle tours

Aug 31, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >

VIDEO: B.C.'s iconic water bomber settles into its new concrete home

Hundreds of stories, photos pour in as Martin Mars settles into new home near Victoria airport

Aug 30, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Runners used to toughing it out, warming climate can make that deadly

Rising temperatures raising the risk from heat stroke caused by exertion

Aug 30, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Blue Hat Memorial Project marks opioid crisis in Campbell River

The memorial was in place until Aug. 31, International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 30, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Beloved 104-year-old Island steam locomotive returns to the rails

Only operational geared steam locomotive in Canada back on track thanks to an 8-year labour of love restoration

Aug 29, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >

Island astronomer captures unusual aurora borealis phenomenon

STEVE phenomena, which occurs during aurora borealis part of rare year for Island Northern Lights watchers

Aug 29, 2024 10:12 AM Read more >

Salmon Festival returns to Port Alberni after 5-year absence

Salmon derby and accompanying festival will take place over Labour Day weekend

Aug 29, 2024 9:55 AM Read more >

J-Lo and Ben may not have a prenup, but maybe you should

Prenuptial agreements can save you money and pain, lawyer says

Aug 29, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

B.C. bar boasts Canada's largest whisky collection, 1,300 'expressions'

'There's so many bottles we had to reinforce the shelves in the lounge,' whisky curator says

Aug 28, 2024 2:59 PM Read more >