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Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (506+ words) Published 7:38 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks ran into an old friend Thursday night " and his new team came out on top. On Dec. 12, the Canucks traded captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for centre Marco Rossi, defenceman Zeev…...
New B.C. legislation aims to reduce 2035 EV mandates to 75%
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (384+ words) Published 11:24 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 B.C. Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix has introduced promised legislation to amend the province's electric vehicle mandates to align with recent federal changes. The new rules would keep sales quotas but reduce the target for…...
Trio of classic rock legends announce Abbotsford show
8+ hour, 33+ 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…...
Victoria Cougars shutout Nanaimo Buccaneers in Game 4 of VIJHL final
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (430+ words) Published 1:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 Kai Verbrugge, Nanaimo Buccaneers" captain, wins a draw in Game 4 of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League finals at Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin) Finn Wilson, Victoria Cougars" goalie stopped 24 of 24 shots…...
B.C. Ferries hopeful out-of-service vessels will sail during Easter weekend
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (255+ words) Published 1:30 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…...
Nanaimo Airport CEO outlines ambitious future plans at community meeting
10+ hour, 41+ 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…...
Castlegar hockey player overcomes ADHD to become top goalie in league
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (710+ words) Published 10:49 am Thursday, April 2, 2026 Marlo DeRosa was named Top Goaltender for the Heritage Junior Hockey League. He is pictured here with (L-R) his mom Leanne Osokin, his dad David DeRosa and his aunt Sharlen Albrecht. (Submitted) Marlo DeRosa on the…...
Plaque unveiled to honour Coast Salish knitters and the Cowichan sweater
10+ hour, 37+ 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
11+ hour, 43+ 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
13+ hour, 7+ 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…...