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northislandgazette.com > 04/02/2026 > trio-of-classic-rock-legends-announce-abbotsford-show

Trio of classic rock legends announce Abbotsford show

1+ day, 48+ min ago  (653+ words) Published 1:10 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 Deep Purple partnered with Kansas and Jefferson Starship to play a concert in Abbotsford on Sept. 2. (Carlos Delgado/Wikimedia Commons) The lineups might be different, but the hit songs are still the same. That applies to…...

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northislandgazette.com > 04/02/2026 > b-c-ferries-hopeful-out-of-service-vessels-will-sail-during-easter-weekend

B.C. Ferries hopeful out-of-service vessels will sail during Easter weekend

1+ day, 20+ min ago  (255+ words) Published 1:38 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 A ferry is docked at Tsawwassen terminal on March 25, 2024. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media) B.C. Ferries is reassuring customers it is taking all steps necessary to address the expected surge of passengers travelling to-and-from Vancouver Island and…...

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northislandgazette.com > 04/02/2026 > vancouver-rise-fc-unveils-community-inspired-home-kit-for-2026-season

Vancouver Rise FC unveils community-inspired home kit for 2026 season

1+ day, 4+ hour 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…...

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northislandgazette.com > 04/01/2026 > big-white-under-international-spotlight-hosting-the-25th-fips-world-congress

Big White under international spotlight hosting the 25th FIPS World Congress

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (299+ words) Published 12:20 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Delegates from 12 countries during the F'd'ration Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) 23th World Congress held at Big White from March 27 to April 3. (Big White Ski Resort) The world's most highly-touted ski patrollers have gathered at Big…...

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northislandgazette.com > 03/27/2026 > b-c-launches-new-marine-coastal-testbed

B.C. launches new marine, coastal testbed

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (363+ words) Published 2:01 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon speaks in Vancouver Jan. 20, 2025. Kahlon announced in Vancouver, Friday, March 27, 2026 that the province was launching a new marine and coastal testbed meant to find new ways to solve industry challenges with made-in-B....

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northislandgazette.com > 03/25/2026 > revelstoke-entrepreneur-stringing-new-public-tree-hammocks-in-greenbelt

Revelstoke entrepreneur stringing new public tree hammocks in greenbelt

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (918+ words) Published 3:00 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Nathan Baril, centre, lounging with friends on one of his signature TreeNets installed on Revelstoke's CP Hill, pictured last Wednesday, March 18. (Evert Lindquist/Revelstoke Review) One of Nate's Nets' signature TreeNets installed on Revelstoke's CP Hill,…...

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northislandgazette.com > 03/24/2026 > baby-bear-cub-rescued-from-heffley-lake-on-world-bear-day

Baby bear cub rescued near Kamloops on World Bear Day

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (878+ words) Published 4:50 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 A little bear cub was rescued near Heffley Lake on March 23, 2026, on World Bear Day. The cub was transported to Smithers where he will be cared for by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society until being released…...

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northislandgazette.com > 03/24/2026 > aging-queen-pitch-control-todays-big-mechanical-problem-at-bc-ferries

Aging Queen: Pitch control today’s big mechanical problem at BC Ferries

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (224+ words) Published 10:00 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff An aging ferry meant cancelled morning sailings between Tsawwassen and Greater Victoria to start Tuesday (March 24). As of 8 a.m. BC Ferries hoped to see the Queen of New Westminster on the move…...

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northislandgazette.com > 03/24/2026 > john-mulaney-brings-his-stand-up-comedy-tour-to-victoria

John Mulaney brings his stand-up comedy tour to Victoria

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (99+ words) Published 10:10 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 John Mulaney will be performing at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Nov. 12. (Courtesy GSL Sports & Entertainment) Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre will be filled with laughter this fall when Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney comes to town. A…...

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northislandgazette.com > 03/21/2026 > photos-sidney-dive-reveals-years-worth-of-ghost-gear-tangled-on-the-seabed

PHOTOS: Sidney dive reveals years worth of ‘ghost gear’ tangled on the seabed

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (436+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, March 21, 2026 Dive professionals Ryan Swan, Mara Bohm, Quinn Ashford and Trevor Shewaga haul a mess of dangerous ghost gear out of the water adjacent to the Sidney pier. (Courtesy Ryan Swan) A group of divers discovers piles…...