BC Ferries provided an update as of 10:23pm on May 2 that repairs are ongoing for the Baynes Sound Connector.  They released a revised schedule for today (May 3) for both the Denman Island West – Buckley Bay, and Shingle Spit – Gravelly Bay routes.  According to the service update the...

Several Vancouver Islanders were formerly entered into the Order of Canada today in a ceremony in Ottawa. Dr. Granger Avery from Port McNeill was added as a Member, for his work in championing improved medical services in remote and rural communities. He has also served as head of the BC...

The cable ferry from Buckley Bay to Denman Island is still broken, and unlikely to be fixed tonight. BC Ferries has been using the Hornby to Denman ferry to provide temporary shuttle service throughout the day, that route is back to normal service as of this afternoon. It will be...

The John Howard Society of North Island will no longer be the operator of the Junction by August. Society is an organization that provides programs and support for children, youth, adults and families in need. According to interim executive director Colleen Ross, the society has informed BC Housing that they will...

ICBC and police across B.C. are launching a new campaign on driving at safe speeds. In a release, ICBC says it is an education and enforcement campaign designed to encourage drivers to drive at safe speeds to prevent crashes and to keep everybody safe on the road. Statistics show the faster...

For this week, 1st street in Cumberland will be closed. That comes from the Village, announcing that the road is being rebuilt, with Knappet construction performing pre-construction preparation. While the work happens, the road will be closed to all traffic between Penrith and Dunsmuir Avenue. It will only be open for...