Amid reports that food bank usage is expected to increase by 60 percent a month this year, NDP Leader Jaghmeet Singh visited a food bank in Campbell River with MP Rachel Blaney. Singh is warning that the cost of living is making things difficult. “I believe that working people’s paycheques should...

The B.C. government has launched a new tool to take action against racism and discrimination in our province’s schools. As part of the new K-12 anti-racism action plan, teachers will have access to training opportunities so they can build a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. “We know that Indigenous, Black...

The Vancouver Canucks have announced multiple changes to their coaching staff on Sunday. Bruce Boudreau, the Head Coach of the team, and Trent Cull, the Assistant Coach have both been relieved of their duties, with Rick Tocchet filling in as the new head coach. Adam Foote will take on the role...

Facing the loss of two fellow doctors, a physician in Port Hardy and the mayor are urging Health Minister Adrian Dix to approve the hiring of a physician assistant. Dr. Alex Nataros says that last week, two doctors announced they are leaving Port Hardy at the end of June, which...

A little over a year after dreaming about playing for Team Canada on the world stage, a Vancouver Island hockey player found herself winning gold overseas. Growing up in the Comox Valley, now in school at Shawnigan Lake, Morgan Jackson almost could not believe that she had been selected for...

This story may contain details that may be distressing to some readers. Police say suspects in the Saanich BMO robbery last summer were expecting violence and had been planning a shootout since 2019. The details come in a media briefing from BC RCMP, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crimes Unit and Saanich...