E-bikes are considered a good way to get people out of their cars and onto an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.   A study of one Vancouver Island community's rebate program found that it is a good way to encourage people to buy an e-bike.   UBC’s Research on Active Transportation Lab studied...

For the third day in a row, London Drugs stores on Vancouver Island are closed. According to a company post on social media, the closures came because of a cybersecurity incident on Sunday. To be safe, all stores across Western Canada will be temporarily closed until further notice. The closures affect...

The Campbell River Fire Department is inviting residents to learn hands-on fire safety at two upcoming events. The city says the events will focus on public education, with both taking place during Emergency Preparedness Week in May. The first event will be Wildfire Preparedness Day, where residents can learn about wildfire...

A Ladysmith swimmer says he is thrilled to have the chance to attend the Olympic Trials in Toronto for swimming.  Colton Gonzales belongs to the Ladysmith Orcas Swim Club and won six medals at the BC provincial championship in the backstroke, fly and freestyle.  Gonzales says it is a privilege to...

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League will officially become independent. According to a release earlier today, the League held a board vote with their 11 franchises announcing that they will no longer be affiliated with Hockey Canada or BC Hockey. League President Simon Morgan says the decision came after months of...

You are being invited to provide input on the future of transit in Campbell River. BC Transit and the city of Campbell River will use a survey to gather community input, and the results will be shared in an upcoming council meeting. The results will be used to help the...