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Proud parents cheer on Island-raised athletes at Winter Olympics

Proud parents cheer on Island-raised athletes at Winter Olympics

Parents remember their kids as young athletes before the Olympics
UPDATED: Alberta’s wine ban won’t impact Vancouver Island producers

UPDATED: Alberta’s wine ban won’t impact Vancouver Island producers

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s political spat that has pitted bitumen against sauvignon blanc doesn’t appear like it will have a direct impact on Vancouver Island wine producers, at least for now.
Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point Tuesday

Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point Tuesday

The Canadian Coast Guard responded to a report of a sinking vessel near April Point on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point yesterday

Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point yesterday

Yesterday afternoon the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a report of a sinking vessel near April Point.
Nootka Sound RCMP looking for Dan Lockhart

Nootka Sound RCMP looking for Dan Lockhart

Was last seen in downtown Victoria.
Port Hardy council debates marijuana tax revenue sharing

Port Hardy council debates marijuana tax revenue sharing

Port Hardy’s Marijuana Committee will be looking into the issue of tax revenue sharing.
Trevena talks: exclusive interview with the MLA for the North Island

Trevena talks: exclusive interview with the MLA for the North Island

Trevena discussed topics from Highway 19, to the Port Alice pulp mill, and fish farms.
January brings 36th wettest year on record for Victoria

January brings 36th wettest year on record for Victoria

A lot of rain fell on Vancouver Island in January. And more is on the way.
Face of Marine Harvest Canada transferring to position in Scotland

Face of Marine Harvest Canada transferring to position in Scotland

Ian Roberts will be leaving his post as Director of Public Relations for Marine Harvest Canada and take on the role of Communications and Business Development Director for Marine Harvest Scotland.
Fishermen’s Lodge Pub owners want to sell property to Strathcona Regional District

Fishermen’s Lodge Pub owners want to sell property to Strathcona Regional District

Backlash from Facebook post included death threats