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House burns down on Nanaimo's waterfront

House burns down on Nanaimo's waterfront

Firefighters battle blaze at Newcastle Avenue house used for storage
Princeton's mayor concerned after report of fireworks shot at homeless camp

Princeton's mayor concerned after report of fireworks shot at homeless camp

Mayor Spencer Coyne said homelessness is a "major growing problem"
Accused pledged allegiance to Islamic State, B.C. terrorism trial hears

Accused pledged allegiance to Islamic State, B.C. terrorism trial hears

Abdul Aziz Kawam told 9-1-1 operator he wanted the 'war to end'
Vernon's Shanda Hill making progress amid 'exhausting' race

Vernon's Shanda Hill making progress amid 'exhausting' race

The ultra athlete is 27 kms into her 422 km run.
Environmental flags raised on Westbank First Nation wind farm

Environmental flags raised on Westbank First Nation wind farm

B.C. Wildlife Federation wants full environmental review
Some amazing long-blooming perennial for the sun

Some amazing long-blooming perennial for the sun

When creating a perennial sun garden or adding to an existing one, it’s helpful to know which ones will bloom the longest and add continuous colour throughout the season.
Highly invasive, toxic plant spreading its roots through B.C. neighbourhoods

Highly invasive, toxic plant spreading its roots through B.C. neighbourhoods

Italian arum considered toxic to people and animals, and extremely hard to get rid of
Legacy of workplace safety flaws carried by new generation of Island workers

Legacy of workplace safety flaws carried by new generation of Island workers

Occupational diseases are an increasing threat to worker safety: MacFadgen
Ballet Victoria taking its talents to the opposite end of Vancouver Island

Ballet Victoria taking its talents to the opposite end of Vancouver Island

Island's professional ballet troupe brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Port Hardy
Still fast at 70: Island driver eyes another win south of the border

Still fast at 70: Island driver eyes another win south of the border

Familiar corners, a trusted crew, and a reliable car set the stage for another push to the podium for Bill Okell