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Kootenay Lake ferry resumes normal schedule, union begins OT ban

Kootenay Lake ferry resumes normal schedule, union begins OT ban

The ferry won't sail if crew are required to work overtime
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B.C. man who doused Mountie with gasoline has appeal dismissed

B.C. man who doused Mountie with gasoline has appeal dismissed

Blake Dergez had threatened to set the police officer on fire in 2021. His conviction and sentence was upheld by the B.C. Court of Appeal
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B.C. author makes valuable Indigenous learning a walk in the woods

B.C. author makes valuable Indigenous learning a walk in the woods

The Land Knows Me is already hailed on Amazon as the third most gifted children鈥檚 book
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Highway 4 closure causes $61 million in lost revenue: study

Highway 4 closure causes $61 million in lost revenue: study

Chambers pushing alternate land route, better air service
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Indigenous-led farm receives $1 million grant to tackle food insecurity

Indigenous-led farm receives $1 million grant to tackle food insecurity

Tea Creek Farms plans to build a 4,000 square-foot longhouse facility for its food hub and training centre
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Island food bank鈥檚 plea for support is about more than just meals

Island food bank鈥檚 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
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Carney announces next Canadian election set for April 28

Carney announces next Canadian election set for April 28

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve parliament
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Island parking lot attendant not ready to hit the brakes on 32-year career

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
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Groundbreaking Island fashion show shines spotlight on Indigenous art

Groundbreaking Island fashion show shines spotlight on Indigenous art

The Kwakwa瘫ka瘫'wakw Fashion Show is an extension of Aurellia Nelson's company, Premium Culture Club
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B.C. Jehovah's Witnesses privacy case may go to Supreme Court

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
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