The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.
Hawaii of the North
Exploring Denman Island and Hornby Island
BY DAWN POSTNIKOFF & DANIELLE STEINER
One of the best things about an Edible Road Trip to Denman and Hornby Islands is that you can...
Health and Happiness in Your Own Backyard
Gardening and community connections are common threads to Islanders’ longevity
BY TRISH WEATHERALL
“Live longer, better” is the premise behind the Blue Zones—areas of the world...
Edible Notables: Clever Crow Farm
“Attending a class is giving yourself a gift of learning something new, inspiring creativity, and connecting with other people in the community.”
BY DANIELLE STEINER
Lia and Brian...
Island Biome
The terroir of Island cheese
BY TERRI POTRATZ / PHOTOGRAPHY BY HENHOUSE PHOTO CO.
The concept of terroir is well understood when it comes to wine, but how much does the personality...
Edible Notables: Zoff's Greenhouses
Todd Marzoff is determined to carry on his father’s legacy of integrity, quality, craftmanship and relationship.
BY DANIELLE STEINER
Integrity. Quality. Craftsmanship. Relationship. These are the powerful words that...
The Comox Valley: Pretty as a Postcard
BY DANIELLE STEINER
The infamous Goose Spit stairs in Comox, with a view of the Beaufort Mountain Range.
We moved to the Comox Valley nearly...
Edible Notables: The Oyster Challenge
From shuck to serve, the Oyster Challenge a successful inaugural event for the Centre for Seafood Innovation
BY DAVE FLAWSE
Setting the stage
On a drizzly autumn morning...
Diving for Delicacies
Enjoying B.C.’s lesser-known treats from the sea
BY DAVE FLAWSE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIKA MCDOWELL
It’s a crisp September afternoon, and...
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.