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International student joins Lady of the Lake pageant

Like many Lady of the Lake candidates, past and present, Kanna Momose enjoys reading and spending time

May 17, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Fine for passing school bus more than doubles

Fine goes up to $368 for ignoring flashing lights as children get on and off, same as new distracted driving penalty

May 16, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island, it's Friday the 13th, are you scared now?

Is your friggatriskaidekaphobia showing this morning?

May 13, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Fentanyl overdoses rise, emergency reporting takes effect

B.C. averaging 60 overdose cases a month, half involving fentanyl that users likely don't know they are taking

May 12, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Emily Carr driving Vancouver Island hopes as the face of Canadian money

Renowned Island artist already on Chemainus currency, finalist to repeat that feat on a new national banknote

May 12, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Social media graces? Online commenting in a new media age

The struggle to define acceptable and accountable internet conversations continues

May 11, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Fort McMurray fire has local impact

“There but for the grace of God go I,” thought Brother John Burtch, pastor of the Youbou Community

May 10, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Plenty of players picking up pickleball

Don’t let the name fool you, pickleball has nothing to do with cooking

May 10, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Author tells kids about her Light Years

Although Caroline Woodward’s latest book, Light Years: A Memoir of a Modern Lighthouse Keeper

May 10, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Paid parking now in the hands of LEAD

Potential parking issues during Sunfest generated much discussion at the Town of Lake Cowichan’s Public

May 10, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >