Local News

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district leaving cellphone rules up to schools for now

School District 68 will consult with stakeholders to develop district-wide policy

May 14, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Duncan found

Rose West is a 60-year-old Indigenous woman

May 13, 2024 9:34 AM Read more >

Deal gives First Nation its first land base on Vancouver Island

“This is a historic day for our community…”

May 13, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Lake Cowichan mayor gives kudos to Victoria for efforts to deal with downloading

Capital city sents $100,000 invoice to province for homeless program

May 10, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Emergency shelter costs were high, and hurt CVRD’s reputation, says official

Shelter cost $200,000 and garnered lots of complaints

May 9, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Emergency preparedness guides available to those who need them in B.C.

The Emergency Preparedness Week, United Way B.C. is encouraging people to have a plan

May 9, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >

Island Corridor Foundation has new CEO

Thomas Bevan takes over from outgoing CEO Larry Stevenson on June 1

May 8, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

New 4-storey rental complex planned for Chemainus

Project a collaboration between North Cowichan and province

May 8, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

New signs will help Ladysmith visitors find their way

Wayfinding signs installed along 1st Avenue and Roberts Street

May 8, 2024 5:05 AM Read more >