Southern Vancouver Island’s old-growth protest enters fourth week counting three blockades
Provincial government’s silence ‘ominous’ and ‘worrisome’ say Port Renfrew protestersBinny Paul, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / August 31, 2020
Month: August 2020
Pandemic cutting into work on local green spaces in North Cowichan
Summer students not hired this year in North CowichanRobert Barron / August 31, 2020
1,100 active COVID-19 cases in B.C. following continued surge over weekend
Roughly 5,790 people in B.C. have tested positive for the contagious respiratory virus since JanuaryAshley Wadhwani / August 31, 2020
Teachers’ union slams B.C.’s return-to-school plan; says ad with Dr. Henry is ‘unrealistic’
Better ventilation, remote learning options and more teachers needed, Teri Mooring saysKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
My kid wants to attend school without killing grandma and grandpa
By providing a seamless remote option so parents easily keep their sick kids at home.Wire Service / August 31, 2020
New Conservative leader should be great for the one per cent
Once the election is over all parties will start campaigning for the next electionWire Service / August 31, 2020
Heading of letter inflammatory
Our area does not have the resources or manpower to deal with the opioid crisisWire Service / August 31, 2020
Standing Tall title ironic as unsustainable harvesting continues
If we continue at this rate, there will be nothing left.Wire Service / August 31, 2020
Corporatism vs. capitalism
Corporatism is not something we want. It is a form of syndication favoured by MarxismWire Service / August 31, 2020
Drug users make community less safe
I suggest finding a place outside of townWire Service / August 31, 2020
Trudeau cannot ‘hide a multitude of sins’
Could our present government have, in any way, done a better job of hiding its fumbling?Wire Service / August 31, 2020
Why hasn’t B.C. been shut down?
Give us the truth and shut down the borders like they should have been back in March or April!Wire Service / August 31, 2020
A response to Seniors care homes should remain private
We seem to believe that if you are poor as a person in care, you are to blame and must be punished.Wire Service / August 31, 2020
How are local governments going to support local business?
What is our local government doing or planning to do to ensure the success of our communitiesWire Service / August 31, 2020
Proximity of safe injection site not the problem — or solution
Drug addiction, and a lack of resources are the problem.Wire Service / August 31, 2020
Climate change creating vast new glacial lakes, future flooding risk: research
Many glacial lakes are located in thinly inhabited locales such as GreenlandThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Want a latte? Bring a mask: Starbucks to make face coverings mandatory in Canada
Customers without masks will be able to order via the drive-thru, curb-side pickup or ordering for deliveryKatya Slepian / August 31, 2020
UPDATE: Suspect in Ladysmith hit and run plans to turn himself in to RCMP
The suspect is not currently in custody, and no charges have been laidLadysmith News Staff / August 31, 2020
Feds ‘looking into’ alleged bullying by RCMP employee facing security charges
Cameron Jay Ortis is charged with Security of Information Act violations, breach of trust and a computer-related offenceThe Canadian Press / August 31, 2020
Thank you, strangers, for your kindness
letter to the editorWire Service / August 31, 2020