First-ever Vaisakhi parade in Port Alberni draws a crowd
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Event marks spring harvest celebration for Sikh community
#sikh #parade #gurdwara #vaisahki #portalberni
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Vancouver Island students craft successful tumbler cup business
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Three friends have been selling reusable cups as a part of their business and entrepreneurship at Oak Bay High
on Feb 17
EEOC seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases, citing Trump’s executive order
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The order declared the government would recognize only two “immutable” sexes — male and female
on Feb 17
1 dead, 2 in intensive care following highway crash east of Sicamous
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A 19-year-old passenger of the pickup truck died on scene
on Feb 16
PHOTOS: Photographer captures Campbell River in all its 'Raining Glory'
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'The whole scene resembled a universe,' says photographer of photos published in U.S. photography journal
on Feb 16
Seven more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct
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All said Tucker’s actions occurred between 2012 and 2016.
on Feb 16
‘It’s our Game 7’: Canada confident as 4 Nations Face-Off shifts to Boston
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Canada needs a regulation win Monday afternoon against Finland to guarantee a rematch with the U.S.
on Feb 16
PHOTOS: 'Inexplicable' fish egg on a Vancouver Island beach a healthy sign
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Surprising but good find sparks excitement for the future of forage fish
on Feb 16
Nanaimo's Morrell Nature Sanctuary celebrating 40 years of stewardship
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Sanctuary will hold a Family Day open house to mark its anniversary
on Feb 16
Vancouver Island's Blue Grouse Estate Winery: a grape adventure in the making
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Cheers to the new year, Blue Grouse uncork 2025 with some unique and interactive wine tastings
on Feb 16
Cyclist hit at 10th Avenue and Dunbar Street in Port Alberni
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The intersection is the same one where another cyclist was hit and killed several years ago
on Thu, 8PM
Nanaimo's Woodgrove Centre shopping mall listed for sale
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Vancouver Island's largest mall has been owned by Central Walk since 2020
on Wed, 7PM
'A sign of hope': Newborn orca spotted with endangered B.C. killer whales
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The calf is the fourth born into the southern resident killer whale population in the past 12 months
on Apr 8
Port Alberni's Lance Lapointe tours with legendary BTO
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive still releasing new music 60 years later
on Apr 8
Carney says Canada faces a 'hinge moment' in tariff fight during B.C. stop
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Federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney makes first campaign stop in B.C. with Victoria rally
on Apr 7
Cannabis use among B.C. youths continues post-legalization plunge: report
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29% of central Island youths have tried cannabis, above the provincial average of 22%
on Apr 4
Judge issues $1,500 fine in Qualicum Beach crash that killed Alberni woman
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2023 collision with a motorcycle left a woman dead, husband injured
on Apr 3
CANADA VOTES 2025: Six candidates step forward in Courtenay-Alberni
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Voting day across Canada will be Monday, April 28
on Apr 1
B.C. North Coast First Nation to vote on historic constitution
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Lax Kw'alaams, near Prince Rupert, believes constitution will facilitate self-governance framework
on Apr 1
Province seeks feedback on new Highway 4 roundabout
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Deadline for public input is April 25, 2025
on Mar 24
Canadian tennis player named plaintiff in landmark tennis lawsuit
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Vasek Pospisil is one of 12 named plaintiffs in a lawsuit targeting the four major global tennis organizations
on Mar 19
PHOTOS: Syilx 17U teams feel defeat on day 1 of JANT in Kelowna
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The tournament runs until Mar. 21
on Mar 18
Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says
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Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019
on Mar 18
Meet an Alberta step-dad and daughter going to college together
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Cory Christopherson and Taylor Resendes are in the Advanced Care Paramedic Program at Portage College in Lac La Biche
on Mar 18
Nanaimo RCMP officers bear-sprayed by man who threw axe at pickup truck
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Officers fight through effects of bear-spray to bring repeat offender into custody
on Mar 18
Hudson’s Bay to undergo 'full liquidation' of stores across the country
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Company says attempts to secure financing to pursue a restructuring transaction have failed
on Mar 17
Alaska legislature debates resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty
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Resolution on Canada-Alaska relations co-sponsored by Republican and Democrat representatives of the Alaska State Legislature
on Mar 17
Stillhead Distillery decants a rye whisky aged in Vancouver Island Garry oak
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Barrels made from iconic Vancouver Island tree helps inject Vancouver Island spirits with bold flavour
on Mar 17
Tesla superchargers destroyed by fire in Nanaimo
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Nanaimo Fire Rescue says units at Woodgrove Centre appeared to have been tampered with
on Mar 17
Toasting Bourbon: BC family embraces fostering surrendered kitten
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'The love that he gives us is incredible,' said Brielle Gagnon.
on Mar 17
VIDEO: Teams welcomed to Kelowna for the largest Jr. All Native Tournament
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Day and week passes to the tournament can be purchased at Kelowna Secondary School
on Mar 17
B.C. runner Matti Erickson crowned NCAA champion
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Erickson won the men's 800 at the national indoor track and field championships Sunday
on Mar 17
Watchdog recommends charges for B.C. police officer who crashed into cyclist
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In order to approve any charges, the prosecution service must be satisfied that there is a likelihood of conviction
on Mar 17
Vancouver Island snowboarder wins Natural Selection Tour
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Five-time X Games medalist Spencer O'Brien of Alert Bay won the finals against the 2022 women's champion
on Mar 17
B.C. powers up hydro rates by 3.75% in 2025 and 2026
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B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix says electricity rates today are the same as they were more than 4 decades ago
on Mar 17
Threatening packages aimed at staff sent to B.C. elementary school
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The letters found last month referred to B.C.’s education diversity and inclusion guidelines, RCMP said
on Mar 17
B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info
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'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm
on Mar 17
Carney's former babysitter 'over the moon' for the new Canadian prime minister
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Rosa Wah-Shee recalls him being a well-behaved and curious baby and is 'so proud of him'
on Mar 17
Vernon students win provincial gymnastics championship
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Four students from W.L. Seaton Secondary tumbled their way to the top spot at the Level Three B.C. High School Provincial Championship
on Mar 17
UVic Vikes reign supreme with first national title in 27 years
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Victoria defeated the University of Calgary Dinos 82-53 on Sunday to claim their ninth national basketball championship
on Mar 17
B.C.'s got a Secret: Netflix's newest $1M reality show filmed in Kelowna
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Million Dollar Secret is on Netflix March 26
on Mar 17
B.C. cancer patients can tap support for needed care far from their homes
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The Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services helps ease cancer patients with out of community treatments
on Mar 17
Mid-Island HVAC company shows it pays to say 'Yes!' when opportunity knocks
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Pacific Rim Heat Pumps is currently hiring a certified Red Seal HVAC technician.
on Mar 17
B.C. reminded of the bear necessities of safety as hibernation season ends
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The bare necessities of safety are coming to you
on Mar 17
Suspect treated for gunshot wounds, B.C. police watchdog investigating
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Individual was taken to hospital after being pursued by Penticton police following traffic stop
on Mar 17
Similkameen mining company fined over $114k for cobalt waste pollution
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Inspectors concluded that the company had discharged liquid waste containing illegal amounts of cobalt
on Mar 17
Haida carver reveals inspiration behind Alaska's largest 360-degree totem
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The figure honours shared traditions of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian
on Mar 17
Port Alberni Visitor Centre seeks funding from regional district
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City of Port Alberni terminated Chamber of Commerce's contract to run visitor centre
on Mar 17
B.C. town's short-term rentals locked in licensing fight for survival
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To authorize short-term rentals, both OCP and the zoning bylaw would need to be amended
on Mar 17