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Berry farm loses court bid to stop Nanaimo airport lights

Berry farm loses court bid to stop Nanaimo airport lights

The Supreme Court of ѻý dismissed an application from the farm owners to cancel an easement allowing the Nanaimo Airport Commission to install the lights for navigation
ѻý's chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

ѻý's chief vet tells clinics to set up avian flu protocols amid human exposure risk

British Columbia's chief veterinarian said in a letter to vets that clinics handling wild birds must have safety procedures in place and ensure staff are trained and equipped with proper protection.
Mechanical problem temporarily closes Victoria's Crystal Pool

Mechanical problem temporarily closes Victoria's Crystal Pool

The city said it is working to get the parts needed for repairs and expects to have the Quadra Street pool reopened on Nov. 20.
Flat-bed truck stolen from View Royal business compound

Flat-bed truck stolen from View Royal business compound

The white 2014 Dodge 3500 was stolen about 1:45 a.m. Nov. 8 from the compound at 1492 Admirals Rd.
Suspected drink spiking prompts police warning in Nanaimo

Suspected drink spiking prompts police warning in Nanaimo

A woman at a nightclub alerted staff after seeing a foreign substance in her glass
CRD approves study of new funding model for theatres

CRD approves study of new funding model for theatres

The Capital Regional District board endorsed the hiring of a consultant.
Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

Sharp drop in international students triggers layoffs at Camosun

The college says it has 400 fewer international students than it budgeted for in 2025/26 and numbers are expected to decline further, resulting in a projected deficit of at least $5 million
Dead coho in Bowker Creek a puzzle for conservationists

Dead coho in Bowker Creek a puzzle for conservationists

Two coho salmon found dead in Bowker Creek could be a prank or just a couple of fish who got the wrong spawning address, says a director with the Friends of Bowker Creek Society.
Green ribbons at NDP MLAs' swearing in a tribute to 'superfan' Horgan

Green ribbons at NDP MLAs' swearing in a tribute to 'superfan' Horgan

Shamrocks owner Jim Hartshorne said the former premier had a “crazy interest” in lacrosse, and wore his Shamrocks hat in photos around the globe
Jack Knox: We might not be able to end world hunger, but we can fill an empty stomach today

Jack Knox: We might not be able to end world hunger, but we can fill an empty stomach today

The ѻý Christmas Fund is about helping people, when they need it. The newspaper asks readers for donations, which are then distributed to local organizations that know which individuals could use the most help.