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Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Coroners service reports two deaths in Cariboo, one in Fraser Valley
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Recommendations for Cantimber Biotech

Recommendations for Cantimber Biotech

A third-party consulting group has made several suggestions for Cantimber to complete before beginning operations.
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Council hears public concerns about Westporte Park

A proposed development is 20 units of one-bed housing, which will accommodate either couples or single seniors.
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The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

Five players over the age of 65 have suffered heart attacks during, or just after, games at Parksville's Oceanside Arena the past five years
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B.C. to offer interest-free loans up to $37,500 to first-time homebuyers

B.C. to offer interest-free loans up to $37,500 to first-time homebuyers

Premier Christy Clark announced loan will apply to homes costing under $750,000.
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Heritage ‘a key community value’: Ruttan

Heritage ‘a key community value’: Ruttan

The Alberni Valley's culture leaders were honoured at the Alberni Valley Museum's annual Heritage Commission awards.
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It’s time to talk about fentanyl

The opiod that has caused a health crisis in B.C. took the life of a Port Alberni man over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Court awards nearly $14M to Island First Nation

Court awards nearly $14M to Island First Nation

Port Alberni-area Huu-ay-aht First Nation compensated for two decades of timber harvesting
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Fire leaves Alberni family without home

Fire leaves Alberni family without home

On Friday, Dec. 9, a home on Gibson Road caught fire and the family is now facing the difficult task of finding a new rental unit.
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B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

People on high doses of opioid prescriptions are being weaned down as the B.C. medical field responds to research revealing harms.
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