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Nanaimo Airport CEO outlines ambitious future plans at community meeting
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (1100+ words) Published 11:02 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 A diagram of future plans for the Nanaimo Airport property showing locations of potential uses as well as possible intersection changes. (submitted) Residents packed into a community meeting at the North Oyster Community Centre recently to…...
Plaque unveiled to honour Coast Salish knitters and the Cowichan sweater
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (658+ words) Published 11:06 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Members of Cowichan Tribes, Parks Canada, and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada gathered for a historic moment with Elders, and community members for a plaque unveiling to commemorate the historic significance of the…...
Saanich athlete completes 24 hour solo ride for kids with cancer
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (324+ words) Published 10:00 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 By Saanich News Staff Riders join Kevin Nunn during his 24 hour ride around the University of Victoria to raise funds for End2End Cancer. (End2End Cancer/Facebook) When Kevin Nunn dismounted his bike outside UVic's Student Union Building at…...
Vancouver Goldeneyes struggle to get past Desbiens’ in 3-0 loss
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (136+ words) Published 8:36 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Vancovuer Goldeneyes forward Sarah Nurse takes a shot on Ann-Ren'e Desbiens during the game Wedneday night. (PWHL) Hayley Scamurra of the Victoire got one past Goldeneyes goalie Emerance Maschmeyer to secure the win, while Ann-Ren'e Desbiens…...
Vancouver Rise FC unveils community-inspired home kit for 2026 season
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (186+ words) Published 9:00 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 The new kit is inspired by Burnaby Central Park, which surrounds Swangard Stadium, Rise FC's home pitch. (Vancouver Rise FC/ Beau Chevalier) "The After Dark kit design is rooted in the local community, drawing inspiration from…...
B.C. fighter victorious in Texas Brazilian jiu jitsu debut
20+ hour, 53+ min ago (549+ words) Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Vernon's Lillian Marchand (top) won her match on the undercard of WNO (Who's Number One) 32, a Brazilian jiu jitsu fight night Tuesday, March 31, in Austin, Texas. (@marekhealth/Instagram) The Lilli continues to bloom in Brazilian Jiu…...
PHOTOS: Senior curlers bring skill, camaraderie to B.C. championship in Chilliwack
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (413+ words) Published 3:24 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Deb Thompson of Chilliwack's Team Thompson delivers a rock during a game against Team Plante of Creston in the mixed division of the 2026 B.C. Masters Combined Championship on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Chilliwack Curling Club. (Jenna Hauck…...
Skier dies in Rogers Pass after ‘sluff’ knocks them 600 metres down peak
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (429+ words) Published 3:45 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 A skier died in Rogers Pass on Monday afternoon after a loose-snow avalanche caused them to tumble 600 metres down a mountain, Parks Canada has shared. According to a fatal incident report posted by the federal agency…...
‘Happy little guy’: Bear cub rescued near Kamloops named Jelly
1+ day, 8+ min ago (203+ words) Published 1:45 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 A bear cub that was rescued from Heffley Lake on March 23, 2026, and transported to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society's shelter in Smithers is reportedly "doing great" and has been named Jelly (Bear). (Submitted by Angelika Langen)…...
Beefs & Bouquets, April 1
1+ day, 23+ min ago (1547+ words) Published 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 BEEF To the lazy pedestrians that walk in front of vehicles when there is a cross walk 10 feet down the way. Utilize what is there to help with safety. You know what they say about pedestrians…...