9 hours 'We pay for 5G but get 0G': Texada Island residents worried about poor cell service The fire chief in Gillies Bay on Texada Island says there's been a dangerous reduction in cell service over the last two months. "Right now the cell phones are mostly useful for... more
9 hours Humpback mother and calf swim up to Nanaimo boat in 'coolest whale encounter ever' Tess Stacey thought the night was over as she and her family boated back to Nanaimo Saturday night — until a sight the young mom of two has been wishing for all... more
10 hours 'There is no plan': Teachers criticize B.C.'s unchanging back-to-school model as cases rise Schools across our country are empty right now for the summer holidays, but in just over a month the playgrounds will be packed. "If I see the numbers rising in school transmissions... more
10 hours Businesses struggle to keep up with busy tourist season due to staff shortages As more Canadians travel to Vancouver Island this summer, businesses are enjoying the increase in revenue, but many are struggling to keep up with the pent-up demand due to lack of staff.... more
10 hours Island Health declares COVID outbreak at long-term care home in Campbell River There is an outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a long-term care facility in Campbell River. Island Health on Wednesday afternoon declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Discovery Harbour, a long-term... more
10 hours Canada to send 82,000-plus doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago OTTAWA — The federal government has announced it will send more than 82,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago. International Development Minister Karina Gould said in a... more
11 hours Canada welcomes first of Afghan refugees who supported Canadian military mission OTTAWA — The first planeload of Afghan refugees who supported the Canadian military mission in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada. The federal government is not saying how many refugees were on board... more
11 hours Former CAO files lawsuit against City of Nanaimo for wrongful termination, claims she was bullied The City of Nanaimo's former chief administrative officer is suing her old employer. Tracy Samra has filed a lawsuit against the City of Nanaimo for wrongful termination. She claims she was not... more
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