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TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

Visual arts averages 730 course enrolments over a five-year average, meaning the program is operating at roughly 17 per cent scheduling capacity.
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Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

The incident happened during a meeting the lawyer requested with a client at Victoria courthouse in October 2020.
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Foreign interference demands proper law enforcement, says former B.C. solicitor general

Foreign interference demands proper law enforcement, says former B.C. solicitor general

Richmond Coun. Kash Heed says arrests and prosecutions would reduce calls for a public inquiry on the issue.
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Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Island Health has been flying in health care workers to maintain acute and emergency care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni and Tofino General Hospital
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Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Water trucks deployed to help control dust on gravel road detour.
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Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Single-lane alternating traffic is expected to be moving along the highway by the weekend of June 24-25, the Transportation Ministry says
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Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

The Hawaii Mars, owned by Port Alberni-based Coulson Groups of Companies, hasn’t been used to fight wildfires since 2015 and has been tethered to a dock in Sproat Lake since its retirement eight years ago
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'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

Kelowna RCMP said Tuesday they are investigating the incident.
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Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

VANCOUVER — Trees a metre in diameter and rocks the size of coffee mugs strewn across Highway 4 on Vancouver Island are delaying the reopening of the only paved route giving access to the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni.
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Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

KIMBERLEY, B.C. — An Australian hiker has been found dead after being reported missing over the weekend in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia.
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