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Former B. C. dance teacher charged with multiple sexual assaults
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (296+ words) Published 1: 37 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 After the arrest of a prominent dancer and choreographer, White Rock RCMP is asking anyone with information related to alleged historical sexual offences involving female dance students to come forward. In 2021, White Rock RCMP received a…...
22 incarcerated people died in correctional facilities in B. C. in 2025
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (286+ words) Published 4: 13 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Pacific Institution in Abbotsford, pictured, reported eight deaths of incarcerated people in 2025 " the most at a single correctional centre in B. C. for the year. Twenty-two people died in correctional facilities in B. C. in 2025. The deaths reported include incarcerated…...
Campbell River parents call for province to commit to gym fire reno funding and timeline
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (336+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Carihi Parent Advisory Council has launched a petition with the province over the delay in the gym and facility repairs. Headed by PAC President Crista Corrigall, the petition calls for the timely prioritization, funding and…...
Bailey's Law passes third reading in House of Commons
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (454+ words) Published 3: 45 pm Monday, April 27, 2026 House of Commons as Bill C-225, "Bailey's Law" received its third reading. (Parl VU) Reform to the Canadian justice system moved a step closer as Bailey's Law is set for consideration by the Senate. The bill, originally…...
Wildfire burning "out of control" south of Coombs
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (123+ words) Published 5: 58 pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 By PQB News Staff A wildfire is burning "out of control" near Coombs, according to BC Wildfire Service. The fire is one hectare in size and is located within a cut-block, four kilometres south of Coombs....
Homalco First Nation takes proactive approach to wildfire season
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (435+ words) Published 3: 30 pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 Climate change is making Vancouver Island more prone to wildfires, and the Homalco First Nation is taking proactive steps to prepare. To protect the community during wildfire season, the Nation has started a project designed to…...
Victoria filmmaker explores Korean roots, ocean conservation in new series
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (343+ words) Published 8: 00 am Sunday, April 26, 2026 A new Canadian docuseries led by a Victoria filmmaker is set to debut nationwide, blending ocean science with cultural storytelling during Asian Heritage Month. Our Ocean Table, a three-part TELUS original series, premieres May 1 on TELUS…...
SD72 has long standing tiered mental health program for students
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (835+ words) Published 9: 30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 School District 72 offers a variety of programs and support for area students experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. (Kari Fredheim/Campbell River Mirror) Campbell River schools have been building one of the region's most comprehensive…...
Two north Vancouver Island residents are among 25 British Columbians named recipients of the 2026 B. C. Achievement Community Award
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (482+ words) Published 1: 30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 Chyanne Trenholm of the Homalco Nation works towards connections to the land and supporting Homalco culture and language for future generations. (Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours/Facebook) Rosaline Glynn of Port Hardy is an active volunteer in…...
What just happened? : B. C. teen makes rare hole-in-one on Par 4
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (881+ words) Published 2: 45 pm Friday, April 24, 2026 Luke Bernakevitch, 15, holds the golf ball " Taylor Made TP5 X " from his historic par-4 albatross at Olympic View Golf Club on April 23. The Oak Bay High student beat roughly six million-to-one odds to make the ace. (Tony…...