3+ hour, 6+ min ago  (532+ words) Published 2: 05 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Premier David Eby and Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christie Boyle flank North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas in Vancouver on June 18. The trio discussed solutions to the growing homelessness, addiction, and mental health crisis affecting…...

11+ hour, 41+ min ago  (369+ words) Published 5: 35 am Friday, June 19, 2026 During the week of May 11 to May 17, the Oceanside RCMP received 278 complaints. Some of the incidents included: A business break-and-enter was reported with a Yamaha 9. 9 HP outboard motor stolen from a locked compound in the 1000 block…...

20+ hour, 41+ min ago  (96+ words) Published 8: 30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 The 100-Plus Women Who Care Oceanside group celebrated passing $1 million in local charitable donations with a gala at the Tigh-Na-Mara in Parksville in May. The group sits at 374 members and during the past nine years has…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (303+ words) Published 11: 30 am Thursday, June 18, 2026 Vancouver Island Symphony's Symphony Summer Sizzle Festival returns this summer and will include series in in the PQB area. (Vancouver Island Symphony/Facebook) The Symphony Summer Sizzle Festival returns this summer and will include concerts in…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago  (202+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Oceanside Generals are happy to see some veteran players coming back for the coming Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League campaign. The Generals welcome the sixth returning player for the 2026-27, Brody Park. The 17-year-old Nanaimo native…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (414+ words) Published 5: 35 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has been caring for five orphaned black bear cubs for approximately 18 months, giving them the chance to develop survival skills with minimal human interaction. Tuesday, June 16, brought both excitement and…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (740+ words) Published 5: 30 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Children and Family Development Minister Jodie Wickens, right, speaks to the province's new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan and Outcomes Framework during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. B. C.'s Representative for Children and…...

3+ day, 45+ min ago  (160+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Regional District of Nanaimo CAO Douglas Holmes has worked in municipal government management roles for 30 years. His dedication to the job and years of service were given recognition by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators" Long…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (348+ words) Published 10: 30 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Two Greater Victoria swimming holes are under new health warnings after testing showed high levels of bacteria. Island Health conducts beach sampling from mid-May through the Labour Day weekend and issues beach advisories when there is…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (374+ words) Published 12: 23 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Quw'utsun Secondary School's Robert Lazenby raced to a provincial title and Ladysmith Secondary School's William Cram earned a bronze medal as Cowichan Valley-area athletes competed at the BCSS Provincial Track and Field Championships, June 4-6 at Mc…...