Must Reads

Old-growth blockaders return to Fairy Creek area; First Nation asks them to leave

Blockades are an effort to stop forestry company Teal Jones from accessing trees in an area north of Port Renfrew.

Aug 6, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

Sproat Lake voted best lake in B.C.

Sprawling fresh-water 37 square kilometre lake near Port Alberni was victorious over Shuswap Lake in final round of voting.

Aug 6, 2023 12:45 AM Read more >

Owner of burning house in Courtenay arrested for assaulting firefighter

Person was combative with a firefighter at scene of Courtenay fire.

Aug 5, 2023 9:33 PM Read more >

Ultra endurance B.C. athlete conquers Okanagan Lake swim in 71 hours

Nick Pelletier went through multiple coolers of baby rash cream and Vaseline to avoid chaffing.

Aug 5, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

B.C. traffic company ordered to pay $1.5M for defaming Richmond competitor

Valley Traffic Systems Inc. beat out its Richmond-based competitor Ansan Group for a BC Hydro contract

Aug 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

New free festival popping up in Vancouver this month

Live performances, an artisan market, food trucks, and more.

Aug 5, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >

Opinion: Reducing eco-anxiety is a critical step in achieving any climate action

Climate anxiety is real and must be considered as a core component of any climate mitigation or adaptation and resilience strategy.

Aug 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Locals share stunning photos of northern lights dancing in Vancouver sky

"This was probably the strongest aurora display I've witnessed," a local says.

Aug 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

How to prepare for power outages

Power outages come with the territory of being connected to grids — and those outages are on the rise.

Aug 5, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Fork in the Road: Tasty tidbits that keep B.C. happy on B.C. Day

Beyond salmon pink and into the greens for the holiday weekend

Aug 5, 2023 6:48 AM Read more >