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NDP’s two-seat edge at stake as MLA considers bid for Nanaimo mayor

NDP’s two-seat edge at stake as MLA considers bid for Nanaimo mayor

Leonard Krog says he’s ‘very seriously’ considering running, is set to make an announcement this week
Trans Mountain pipeline spill much larger than B.C. government first reported

Trans Mountain pipeline spill much larger than B.C. government first reported

Ministry of Environment says the spill volume has been revised to 4,800 litres from 100 litres
Thousands of Canadian breast cancer patients could avoid chemo, according to study

Thousands of Canadian breast cancer patients could avoid chemo, according to study

Results are expected to spare patients from having to undergo rounds of chemotherapy
Hats fundraiser for paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player takes off

Hats fundraiser for paralyzed Humboldt Broncos player takes off

Alberta couple wanted to help Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed in the April bus crash
Trump’s calling Trudeau ‘dishonest and weak’ sparks calls for calm

Trump’s calling Trudeau ‘dishonest and weak’ sparks calls for calm

President’s advisers say tirade was response to comments PM made at the end of the G7 meeting
Complainant vs UBC prof Steven Galloway wants investigator’s report

Complainant vs UBC prof Steven Galloway wants investigator’s report

Lawyer says key paragraphs about complainant’s report of sexual harassment are blacked out
Ladysmith gas station ransacked for thousands in property

Ladysmith gas station ransacked for thousands in property

Ladysmith RCMP are searching for two men who made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local gas station late last week.
New program will certify 24 Indigenous caregivers

New program will certify 24 Indigenous caregivers

Cowichan Tribes, the Stz’uminus First Nation and Vancouver Island University have joined together to design a specialized early childhood care program for 24 indigenous students in the region.
Keely MacDonald chosen as Lady of the Lake

Keely MacDonald chosen as Lady of the Lake

Olivia Skinner is First Princess, Amber Eddy is Second Princess, Jewel Irving is Miss Congeniality
UPDATE: Hindu organization asks B.C. company to pull ‘offensive’ jacket

UPDATE: Hindu organization asks B.C. company to pull ‘offensive’ jacket

Om Boys jacket features likeness of deity Ganesh holding a wrench