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Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast residents vote in municipal elections

It's general voting day for B.C.'s local elections, with Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents casting ballots to choose mayors and councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.

B.C. election: A look at the main party promises as advance voting begins

With advance voting underway in B.C.'s provincial election, the major parties are offering competing plans on affordability, health care, housing and the economy.

NIC Foundation names new board chair

The North Island College Foundation is looking “North” for its new board chair.

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Two candidates running for Area B director in Comox Valley Regional District

Comox Valley Regional District voters in Area B will see three names on the ballot for mayor on Oct. 17.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Youths arrested following reports of dangerous e-bike use

Comox Valley RCMP have arrested several youths and seized electric bikes and scooters following reports of dangerous riding in Courtenay.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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