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Home Stay Hosts Needed

Home Stay Hosts Needed

“Canada was built on immigration,” says Jo-Anne Schultz.
NDP eliminate tuition for adult education, will end interest on student loans

NDP eliminate tuition for adult education, will end interest on student loans

Government says this will open door for tens of thousands of people to upgrade their skills and save money.
RCMP confirm body that of missing teacher

RCMP confirm body that of missing teacher

Police, search and rescue technicians recover body of missing Crawford Bay man.
Michelle Mungall appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Michelle Mungall appointed Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

“It’s a huge honour,” said Mungall.
Creston police issuing fire ban tickets

Creston police issuing fire ban tickets

Creston police had another week of dealing with people who lit fires in spite of the ban.
VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.
Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

Premier John Horgan, NDP cabinet get down to work

NDP’s 22-member cabinet includes minister of mental health
Co-ordinated response to Iron Range incident averts wildfire threat

Co-ordinated response to Iron Range incident averts wildfire threat

Quick response to a vehicle fire in the Iron Range north of Creston averted a wildfire danger.
Zero tolerance for open fires and lit cigarettes thrown out car windows

Zero tolerance for open fires and lit cigarettes thrown out car windows

Creston RCMP have been vigilant in going after open fire burners and drivers tossing out cigarettes.
Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Discounted hotel rooms for wildfire evacuees

Coast Hotels offering support to help ease the burden on evacuees