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BC ferries adds extra sailings for long weekend

Another 90 sailings between major routes have been added between Oct. 5-10 for holiday travellers.

Oct 5, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Pepper spray incident forces closure of Port Alberni Walmart

Several patrons, staff affected by spraying incident

Oct 4, 2017 7:52 PM Read more >

Victoria woman guilty of first degree murder, sentenced to life in prison

Jury rejected not criminally responsible defence in Kaela Mehl’s murder trial

Oct 4, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Crews contain fire in Beaver Creek

The Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a burn pile fire on Mersey Road

Oct 4, 2017 5:50 PM Read more >

Port Alberni bank robbery suspect arrested

Suspect has been apprehended under the Mental Health Act

Oct 4, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Perfect timing!

This young whale watcher near Campbell River timed the perfect pose.

Oct 4, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Sooke school superintendent fills in as substitute teacher

Jim Cambridge steps up to take over classroom teaching duties for the first time in 10 years

Oct 4, 2017 10:25 AM Read more >

Boat raffle winner selected at Alberni Aquarium

Aquarium’s biggest fundraiser raises more than $40,000

Oct 3, 2017 3:00 PM Read more >

Coulson sends helicopter, crew to storm-stricken Puerto Rico

FEMA contracts Sikorsky helicopter from Port Alberni to provide aid to Caribbean country

Oct 2, 2017 2:55 PM Read more >

Las Vegas shooting hits home on Vancouver Island

Many local residents knew someone that was in Las Vegas Sunday night when the shooting took place from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Oct 2, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >