North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney officially steps down. Blaney announced last year she won’t be seeking re-election for this year’s federal election, along with stepping down from her role as NDP whip. Related: Rachel Blaney Will Not Run in Next Federal Election - My Powell River Now Having served the riding...

Vancouver Island University’s president has stepped down after six years of leadership and service to the community.   According to the university, Dr. Deborah Saucier made the announcement to step down as President and Vice-Chancellor of the university on Apr. 4 to ensure a smooth transition for her successor.   Chair of the...

The BC First Nations Justice Council says the new national Indigenous Justice Strategy will help to address systemic discrimination and the over-representation of Indigenous people in Canada's justice system. Five years after the creation the BC First Nations Justice Strategy, Canada has now released a federal justice strategy. Council chair Kory...

When it comes to conservation efforts, BC gets a B in the report card.  The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society recently put up a new report called On the Path to 2030: A Report Card on Progress to Protect Land and Ocean Across Canada, showing how well provinces and territories...

Healthcare is waiting to get a boost in all areas north of the Malahat, and two organizations say it’s time for the provincial government to honour their election promise.  According to the Fair Care Alliance, premier David Eby made a substantial promise in October saying if he was re-elected to...

Avoid avalanche terrain today as conditions are dangerous for the Island and Coast. Avalanche Canada says for the alpine, treeline, and below treeline, the danger rating is high for both regions. This comes as large avalanche cycles are expected to happen with snowfall, extreme winds, and eventually rain coming for the...