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Traffic collision south of Nanaimo takes one life
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (246+ words) Published 10: 10 am Monday, June 22, 2026 The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of an adult woman. The collision occurred at approximately 6: 15 p. m. on Sunday June 21, 2026, at the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and Island Highway South…...
B. C. jobs minister says he's still hopeful despite Trump's latest CUSMA comments
1+ week, 4+ day ago (424+ words) Published 12: 39 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 B. C. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon says he remains "hopeful" that the U. S. and Canada can still come to terms on a renewed trade deal despite U. S. President Donald Trump's latest comments panning the current framework. But…...
City of Nanaimo again asks province for "dry" supportive-housing units
1+ week, 5+ day ago (543+ words) Published 3: 15 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 The City of Nanaimo wants this five storey, 50-unit supportive housing project the province plans to build at 250 Terminal Ave. to provide dry and sober housing. (Ron Hart Architecture image) The City of Nanaimo is, once…...
B. C. mother Tatjana Stefanski's ex-husband pleads not guilty to her murder
3+ week, 5+ day ago (246+ words) Published 9: 30 am Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Lumby mother Tatjana Stefanski was found dead on April 14, 2024. (Facebook) WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or…...
Hantavirus vs. COVID-19: What British Columbians need to know
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (998+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Medical evacuation of people suspected to have been infected with hantavirus, Cabo Verde, 6 May 2026. (World Health Organization) B. C. s provincial health officer says she knows the concern around hantavirus can be "unsettling" just six years after the…...
Ontario murder suspect may be in B. C. : Ontario Provincial Police
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (254+ words) Published 9: 52 am Monday, May 11, 2026 A murder suspect wanted in Ontario could be in a number of places in B. C. , says the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Joeseph Madore, 34, from Ottawa, has known associations in the Terrace, Richmond, Abbotsford and Chilliwack areas, the…...
Louise Arbour announced as Canada's 31st Governor General
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Published 8: 07 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Louise Arbour was announced as Canada's 31st Governor General on May 5, 2026. (Canada's Walk of Fame) Louise Arbour, a former Supreme Court of Canada judge, has been selected as Canada's next Governor General. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced…...
Man arrested following homicide, fire at Abbotsford homeless encampment
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) Published 9: 14 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 Abbotsford Police Department was called to South Fraser Way where a man was found dead inside a burnt wood structure at a homeless encampment on Friday, April 24, 2026. (Abbotsford Police Department) A man has been arrested following…...
Train derailment north of Lytton
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (82+ words) Published 1: 39 pm Saturday, April 18, 2026 Tricia Thorpe, electoral director of the area, said it appeared all of the train cars remained upright. (Tricia Thorpe/ Facebook) Thorpe said in a social media spoke that she, "Spoke with CN at site and they…...
Kootenay regional district calls for reforms to support small hydro producers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (968+ words) Published 9: 18 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Hal Wright has operated Silversmith Power and Light in Sandon since 1996. (Submitted) The Regional District of Central Kootenay is urging the B. C. government to loosen the rules on who can generate and sell hydro power in the…...