23+ hour, 55+ min ago  (304+ words) Published 1: 42 pm Friday, May 15, 2026 By Peter W. Rusland Dear North Cowichan mayor and council, CVRD directors, and Premier David Eby: Again, a four-member block of North Cowichan councillors has ignored staff and colleague advice, voting to exempt a private business from…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (854+ words) Published 11: 45 am Friday, May 15, 2026 MNP, auditors for the town Cory Vanderhorst of MNP presented the Town of Ladysmith's 2025 financial statements and audit findings, noting the audit resulted in an unqualified, or "clean," opinion with no material concerns identified. The presentation…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (348+ words) Published 11: 45 am Friday, May 15, 2026 Hello mayors, chair, councillors and directors, I am writing regarding the staff report requested today at the Committee of the Whole, on whether to allow motorized vehicles in regional parks in the CVRD and where and…...

3+ day, 1+ min ago  (411+ words) Published 10: 35 am Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Langford council met for the first time May 12 after Coun. Lillian Szpak's sudden death, in her place sits a floral tribute. (Ben Fenlon/Goldstream Gazette) At the May 12 Langford Council meeting, a floral tribute was placed…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (426+ words) Published 4: 50 pm Monday, May 11, 2026 Victoria Tenants Union is voicing concern over Esquimalt issuing a development permit to Belmont Properties and Intracorp Homes for a 21-storey residential building that will replace residential buildings at 1340 Sussex St. and 1337 Saunders St. (Courtesy of…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (585+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Friday, May 8, 2026 According to the World Health Organization the Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen attacks on health infrastructure, including ambulances, increase by nearly 20 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024. The WHO also reported that nearly 200 ambulances are targeted…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (395+ words) Published 5: 45 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Halalt First Nation has received $400, 000 from the provincial government for a riverscape and flood resilience project. (Don Bodger/Citizen file) The funds come as part of the $18 million Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding program aimed at…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (637+ words) Published 4: 40 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Family members, loved ones, politicians and local dignitaries gathered on the front lawn of the B. C. Legislature for the 2026 National Day of Mourning ceremony in Victoria on April 28. (Olivier Laurin/Victoria News) Wreaths, memorial ribbons, half-masted flags…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (500+ words) Published 5: 45 am Saturday, April 25, 2026 I bet most employees at provincial parks in Ontario are cringing now that the government of Premier Doug Ford is going to allow people to drink alcohol in most areas of the parks this summer. Before,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (14+ words) Asinine: First Nations leaders react to B. C. s proposed DRIPA suspension'Ladysmith Chronicle...