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No end in sight for B.C. wildfires, one month since state of emergency declared

No end in sight for B.C. wildfires, one month since state of emergency declared

Wildfire conditions remained ‘static’ during the long weekend but fires still a concern through August
Legal pot may breathe life into small Canadian towns hit by resource losses

Legal pot may breathe life into small Canadian towns hit by resource losses

Harvest One Cannabis Inc.’s grow facility is on land owned by the Cowichan Tribes just outside Duncan
Local musician one of 11 Canadians to win award

Local musician one of 11 Canadians to win award

Colin Langstraat wins Fred Sherratt Award
Eckville preparing for a weekend long party with Jamboree

Eckville preparing for a weekend long party with Jamboree

The Eckville Jamboree takes place Aug. 11-13 at hte Community Centre
Snow leopard cub dies at Toronto Zoo

Snow leopard cub dies at Toronto Zoo

Snow leopard cub dies of pneumonia at Toronto Zoo; 2 other cubs doing fine
More Canadians living alone, with parents or without children: census

More Canadians living alone, with parents or without children: census

OTTAWA - Couples without kids are outpacing their procreating counterparts, same-sex relationships are blossoming, multiple generations are living under the same roof and more people than ever are living alone, Statistics Canada revealed Wednesday as the 2016 census showcased more seismic changes in the way Canadians are living their lives.
Transport Canada eases drone regulations

Transport Canada eases drone regulations

Changes include smaller no-fly zones and shorter distances from buildings and people
H.J. Cody Lakers to celebrate 20 years with alumni game

H.J. Cody Lakers to celebrate 20 years with alumni game

The alumni game, and pub night to follow, takes place on Sept. 2
Eighth annual First Rider program rolls out

Eighth annual First Rider program rolls out

The program will teach young children taking the bus for the first time safety while riding the bus
Local blacksmith creates 6’ tall dragon sculpture

Local blacksmith creates 6’ tall dragon sculpture

Blacksmithing, an ancient art, is still alive and well in Canada