Investigators in Nanaimo are looking for a suspect after a weekend fire which damaged four vehicles.  The fire started around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 30 in the 100 block of Prideaux Street, near the intersection with Comox Avenue.  Fire crews were on site when RCMP officers arrived, with building occupants...

The District of Sechelt’s council will be holding a regular council meeting this week and members of the public are encouraged to come out and ask questions.  According to the district, key topics will be discussed during the Apr. 2 meeting including property tax exemption recommendations, multiple bylaw enforcement amendments,...

On the West Coast, Tofino has changed its mind about short-term rentals, and wants to relax the rules before tourism season takes off. Last year the province introduced rules for short-term rentals such as AirBnB. They were intended to help free up more rental accommodations for residents in communities that...

The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce says candidates for this year’s Board of Directors have been confirmed and now it’s time to cast your vote.   A total of six candidates have been confirmed for the 2025 Board of Directors and voting is expected to take place on Apr. 10 at...

Vancouver Island University’s president has stepped down after six years of leadership and service to the community.   According to the university, Dr. Deborah Saucier made the announcement to step down as President and Vice-Chancellor of the university on Apr. 4 to ensure a smooth transition for her successor.   Chair of the...

Election signs in Campbell River have been vandalized during the past two days, some in ways clearly meant to send a message. On Saturday morning, signs along Jubilee Parkway for federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn were found knocked down, punched through, and ripped. One large sign was cut in a...