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North Island College celebrates expansion of Aboriginal Scholars program

North Island College celebrates expansion of Aboriginal Scholars program

North Island College is marking a successful first term of a newly expanded program to provide support to Indigenous learners at all four college campuses.
Half of shoppers say they have no holiday spending budget

Half of shoppers say they have no holiday spending budget

B.C. consumers surveyed estimate they will spend $921 this season
Three local businesses support Habitat for Humanity by matching donations

Three local businesses support Habitat for Humanity by matching donations

Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is on track to complete eight affordable homes this year. In order to incentivize the community to support Habitat VIN’s work, three local businesses have partnered to match donations made to the non-profit until Dec. 31.
Forced out for being gay, Mountie’s legacy ‘not the end of his story’

Forced out for being gay, Mountie’s legacy ‘not the end of his story’

Journal project of Surrey RCMP Cpl. Elenore Sturko aims to commemorate her great uncle’s service
B.C.’s 500th lung transplant, from Okanagan, delivers thanks

B.C.’s 500th lung transplant, from Okanagan, delivers thanks

Judi Mori joins Operation Popcorn in Vancouver
Pre-parade Christmas activities fill Native Sons Hall in Courtenay

Pre-parade Christmas activities fill Native Sons Hall in Courtenay

Santa pics, Captain Thunderpants and more
College support available for former youth in care

College support available for former youth in care

Waiver covers tuition up to $5,500 per year
Clean-up complete at abandoned Comox Valley ski hill

Clean-up complete at abandoned Comox Valley ski hill

The mess at the abandoned ski hill site at Wood Mountain on Forbidden Plateau has been cleaned up for good.
Diversity celebrated on International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Diversity celebrated on International Day of Persons With Disabilities

Andrew Termarsch has a lot to say. Just ask him.
Annual Faith Lutheran Church cookie walk Sunday

Annual Faith Lutheran Church cookie walk Sunday

It’s Cookie Walk time again.