Category Archives: British Columbia
Vancouver Island First Nations plan to defer old-growth logging at protest sites
PORT RENFREW, B.C. - The leaders of three First Nations on southwestern Vancouver Island say they've told the B.C. government they want old-growth logging temporarily deferred in two areas, including ...
Jun 07, 2021
Lotto Max jackpot soars to record levels ahead of Tuesday draw
NANAIMO - What would you do with $70 million?The jackpot for the Tuesday, June 8 Lotto Max draw will again sit at the maximum amount after no-one matched the right numbers on Friday, June 4.With the r...
Jun 07, 2021
Lottery reaches record level
Lottery kiosks are expected to be busy the next two days.Tuesday's Lotto Max draw will feature the largest total lottery prize amount in Canadian history at $117 million.That includes a jackpot of $70...
Jun 07, 2021
Feedback shows demand for more products in B.C.'s recycling program
More items could be added to B.C. recycling programs if the public gets what it wants.The province says feedback to a policy intentions paper shows broad support for adding more products to the recycl...
Jun 07, 2021
City of Nanaimo commits to July 1 single-use plastic bag ban
NANAIMO - Banning plastic checkout bags at Nanaimo retailers takes effect on Canada Day, while enforcement won't be heavy-handed out of the gate.The City's zero waste coordinator Kirsten Gellein said ...
Jun 07, 2021
Gunfight and police chase near Merritt sends two to hospital
KAMLOOPS - Two people, including a child thought to be under 12, are in hospital following a wild police chase that included a gun fight near Merritt Sunday (June 6).Police say it began just around 3:...
Jun 07, 2021
BC Ferries passenger goes overboard, recovered near Bowen Island
VANCOUVER - A BC Ferries passenger was recovered from the waters near Bowen Island after going overboard on Sunday. The Canadian Coast Guard says in a statement that another passenger aboard the Queen...
Jun 06, 2021
Traffic lights installed at busy Hwy. 19 and 4A intersection
PARKSVILLE - Traffic in all directions will now come to a stop traffic lights were installed at a busy highway intersection. Traffic lights were installed at Exit 51, where travellers turn from Hwy. 1...
Jun 06, 2021
Body of missing woman recovered from river
KEREMEOS , B.C. - The body of a missing woman, whose vehicle went off the road and into a fast moving river Friday morning near Keremeos, has now been located and recovered. RCMP have confirmed that A...
Jun 05, 2021
Barriers removed at contentious Nanaimo intersection
NANAIMO - Infrastructure heavily restricting traffic volume and speeds through a Nanaimo neighbourhood no longer exists, benefiting the masses, while incensing Opal Rd. residents. Crews cleared a tria...
Jun 05, 2021
