News Items tag as: Vancouver Island

BC woman won $18 million lottery prize
March 12, 2024 - 12:07 PM

A Vancouver Island Resident just won $18 million from the Lotto Max Jackpot.
Vancouver Island native performing on Jimmy Fallon
June 26, 2022 - 12:29 PM

A Nanaimo native who rocked to stardom during American Idol is performing on Jimmy Fallon this week.
B.C.’s Coast could see winds exceeding 100 km/hr today
October 24, 2021 - 9:29 AM

A wind warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands today.
B.C. man urges people to get vaccinated after sister dies from COVID-19
September 11, 2021 - 9:29 AM

A Vancouver Island man is urging others to get their COVID-19 vaccinations after his sister died from the disease.
UBC professor found dead on Salt Spring Island
May 15, 2021 - 3:24 PM

The body of a missing UBC sociology professor has been found on Salt Spring Island.
iN VIDEO: Special feeding tubes help B.C.'s endangered marmots recover
June 20, 2020 - 7:47 AM

This time of year is especially difficult for B.C.'s endangered marmot.
Small earthquake reported near Vancouver Island
May 10, 2020 - 8:23 AM

A small earthquake was reported this weekend in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver Island.
iN VIDEO: B.C. teen impresses American Idol judges
March 02, 2020 - 10:19 AM

Nanaimo teen Lauren Spencer-Smith has longed to compete on a televised singing competition.
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iN DISCUSSION: 'Enough' of Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson
Here you'll find reader responses to stories, letters to the editor and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit

Fun festivals for foodies in Okanagan, Kamloops
Foodies in Kamloops and the Okanagan might want to mark their calendars for some unique upcoming festivals in the region celebrating pickles, garlic, tomatoes and hot peppers. The inaugural Farmstrong Cider Pickle Festival in Armstrong ki

Summerland looks at potential for cannabis use at public events
Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes drew a few laughs at a recent council meeting when he quipped that allowing cannabis consumption at the annual Christmas Light Up celebration would give a whole new meaning to “light up.” His remark

iN VIDEO: Peek inside these homes for the ultra-wealthy for sale in Kelowna
While many people in Kelowna are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, the ultra-wealthy are perusing listings like these luxurious mansions where a sports car has more living space than a nuclear family. Harrison Peers is a real estate

BC woman won $18 million lottery prize