Category Archives: British Columbia

NANAIMO - New plans to improve a key area in downtown Nanaimo have been revealed. The City of Nanaimo on Tuesday, July 27 announced conceptual plans for the re-imagining of Terminal Ave. from Esplanad...

VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued heat warnings and special weather statements as unseasonable temperatures return to parts of British Columbia and the Prairies. Heat warnings call for tempera...

NANAIMO - Residents of the Harbour City appear keen for a walkable route linking the ferry terminal to the beach in Departure Bay.An ambitious and costly project, projected to be between $25 and $30 m...

VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. missed expectations despite posting much stronger second-quarter results, with revenues more than doubling amid improving market conditions. The Vancouver-based mining ...

NANAIMO - Major steps have been taken to revitalize a blighted corner of downtown Nanaimo. Mayor Leonard Krog during a council meeting on Monday, July 26 announced the City has negotiated the sale of ...

VICTORIA - British Columbia is reporting 267 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed over the last three days, for an average of 89 new infections per day. A statement from the Health Ministry on Monday says ...

VANCOUVER - A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say. Michael Fromm, a meteorologist with the Unit...

PORT RENFREW, B.C. - A protest group is defending the actions of its members who cut down some small trees to impede police enforcing a court injunction against blockades that have been set up to prev...

PARKSVILLE - A life-changing lottery win was celebrated with champagne and dinner for a Parksville woman. Frances Lloyd won $3 million when she matched all six numbers from the June 19, 2021 Lotto 6/4...

VERNON, B.C. - Having a dog on hand to help ease the nerves can make the difference between getting a COVID-19 vaccine or not for some people.St. John Ambulance provides therapy dogs to help alleviate...