Highlights

Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sprawling fresh-water 37 square kilometre lake near Port Alberni was victorious over Shuswap Lake in final round of voting.

Aug 6, 2023 12:45 AM Read more >

Owner of burning house in Courtenay arrested for assaulting firefighter

Person was combative with a firefighter at scene of Courtenay fire.

Aug 5, 2023 9:33 PM Read more >

Ultra endurance B.C. athlete conquers Okanagan Lake swim in 71 hours

Nick Pelletier went through multiple coolers of baby rash cream and Vaseline to avoid chaffing.

Aug 5, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Richmond resident captures aurora borealis spectacle

The aurora borealis is created by a solar wind hitting the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

Aug 5, 2023 5:24 PM Read more >

B.C. traffic company ordered to pay $1.5M for defaming Richmond competitor

Valley Traffic Systems Inc. beat out its Richmond-based competitor Ansan Group for a BC Hydro contract

Aug 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Reducing eco-anxiety is a critical step in achieving any climate action

Climate anxiety is real and must be considered as a core component of any climate mitigation or adaptation and resilience strategy.

Aug 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Richmond Olympians Dunfee, Rogers heading to World Athletics Championships

The 2023 World Athletics Championships is being held from Aug. 19 to 27.

Aug 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Column: Feeling down or lonely? Get involved in a sports organization

Sports has no age limit.

Aug 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Steveston Vintage Fair returning for B.C. Day long weekend

The Steveston Vintage Fair is held on select Sundays throughout the summer

Aug 5, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

How to prepare for power outages

Power outages come with the territory of being connected to grids — and those outages are on the rise.

Aug 5, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >