Category Archives: Local News

A new federal program launching today will help students pay for their tuition this fall. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says students are facing unique challenges in trying to find a summer job becaus...

B-C is easing more health restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic -- including allowing spas, hotels, resorts and R-V parks to resume operating. Premier John Horgan say the province can ...

B-C reported 13 more cases of COVID-19 for a total of two-thousand-835, as well as one death, bringing the number of fatalities to 170 since the start of the pandemic. The provincial health officer, D...

The B-C government says it's taking the first steps to address concerns about sky-high costs and the availability of insurance for condos. Premiums for condos have risen by as much as 50 per cent. Hou...

Landmark Cinemas says it will welcome audiences back to the big-screen movie-going experience at theatres across B-C beginning July 3rd. The company says traditional theatres will have three seats bet...

The B-C government is giving mining, forestry and other industries impacted by the pandemic the option of deferring their electricity bill payments for another three months. Under BC Hydro`s COVID-19 ...

After 40 years of owning and operating Saratoga Speedway, the Hargrave Family is pleased to announce the sale of the facility. The property now known as Saratoga Speedway was purchased by Dave and Pau...

North Island College officially unveiled the Mailman Family Foundation Student Commons on Monday to recognize the largest donation in NIC history. The $1 Million gift from the Mailman family will purc...

B.C.'s top doctor says lifting more COVID-19 restrictions this week would not include allowing gathers beyond 50 people. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry was asked about the possibility of r...

Fuel prices will be tracked in four additional communities in B.C. under legislation aimed at providing the public with more information on the price at the pumps. The provincial government says price...