Desire for Little Mountain to become Parkland

Desire for Little Mountain to become Parkland

Little Mountain is a popular place for hikers and for those who appreciate the gorgeous scenery it offers. It’s located in Errington, just outside of Parksville. The community has given Little Mountain a lot of attention and care lately. When people started using the...
Deep Bay Station to become seafood hub centre

Deep Bay Station to become seafood hub centre

Deep Bay Station to become seafood hub centre Monday, Aug 12, 2019 Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station has been identified as a potential location for the establishment of a regional food innovation centre. Deep Bay is one of six sites in the...
Banning Plastic Straws in Tofino  Monday

Banning Plastic Straws in Tofino Monday

The West Coast’s war on single-use plastics rages on. Tofino has taken a significant step towards banning plastic bags and straws as the town’s council unanimously supported a draft bylaw that would prohibit all businesses from selling or providing plastic bags or...
Thermostat- Comfort or Savings  Friday

Thermostat- Comfort or Savings Friday

Is the household temperature about comfort or savings? That’s a polarizing argument for about 40 per cent of couples in the province, according to a new survey by BC Hydro. As winter drags on, the utility said in news release Friday that preferred heating levels are...
BC Housing 10 year plan

BC Housing 10 year plan

The British Columbia government has signed a deal with Ottawa that will see nearly a billion dollars injected into affordable housing across the province over the next decade. The provincial and federal governments say more than $990 million will be spent on building,...