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Sidney-San Juan water taxi back on, but with extra costs

Sidney-San Juan water taxi back on, but with extra costs

Canada Border Services Agency has agreed to send two officers to Van Isle Marina each time the water taxi arrives with passengers from the San Juan Islands, at a cost of $430 per trip.
Peace company fined $43,000 for burning pallets

Peace company fined $43,000 for burning pallets

Officers observed "many commercial wood pallets” being burned that they said the company had been paid to remove from a local business.
Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Scott Gurney took time to ponder his options before collecting the prize, keeping the ticket in a drawer where he would occasionally look at it
‘They need help right now’: Forum stresses need for rapid access to detox services

‘They need help right now’: Forum stresses need for rapid access to detox services

The Tseshaht First Nation organized a forum to address the opioid crisis.
Vernon doctor honoured posthumously for rescuing son from Thompson River

Vernon doctor honoured posthumously for rescuing son from Thompson River

He was able to get his young son out of the water to safety, but was swept away by the strong current and did not resurface.
Province consolidates nursing program at UBC Okanagan

Province consolidates nursing program at UBC Okanagan

“This shift, once fully approved, protects our robust program in the Okanagan at UBCO," says Dr. Andrew Hay, Provost and Vice President, Academic at Okanagan College.
'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

In January, the Lone Star Conference decided to decline the Red Leafs' affiliate membership agreement renewal.
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation getting funding for language revitalization

Lheidli T’enneh First Nation getting funding for language revitalization

Part of the language revitalization funding comes from a federal class action lawsuit
B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Electoral Boundaries Commission is recommending the creation of six more electoral districts in the province, raising the number of ridings to 93 from the current 87.
Surrey council overturns $10 access to information fee

Surrey council overturns $10 access to information fee

Freedom of information requests dropped 17 per cent at Surrey City Hall after a $10 fee was imposed on non-personal information requests. A new council has now reversed the fee.