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Micro-unit rental building gets green light in Nanaimo

Micro-unit rental building gets green light in Nanaimo

Units in the project are expected to be 322 to 365 square feet, and the building will take up 100 per cent of its Robson Street lot
Former dean donates nearly 1,000 comic books, graphic novels to Vancouver Island University

Former dean donates nearly 1,000 comic books, graphic novels to Vancouver Island University

University librarian David Alexander said the collection is among the most valuable in-kind donations ever received by the VIU library.
B.C. begins offering in-province immunotherapy treatment for lymphoma, leukemia

B.C. begins offering in-province immunotherapy treatment for lymphoma, leukemia

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is beginning to offer an immunotherapy cancer treatment in the province for some patients who haven't had success with standard chemotherapy or radiation.
$162M highway project through Goldstream park faces objections from First Nations

$162M highway project through Goldstream park faces objections from First Nations

$162-million plan for 2.6 kilometres of the Malahat corridor within Goldstream Provincial Park was reaffirmed in last month’s provincial budget.
BC Hydro restoring power after wind storm leaves thousands in the dark

BC Hydro restoring power after wind storm leaves thousands in the dark

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro is restoring electricity to customers after strong wind gusts knocked out power to thousands of customers. Environment Canada issued wind warnings Saturday for parts of British Columbia and many are still in effect today.
Nanaimo calls on provincial and federal governments to help protect rare plant

Nanaimo calls on provincial and federal governments to help protect rare plant

Hosackia pinnata (earlier called Lotus pinnatus), also known as Bog bird’s-foot trefoil, has been the floral emblem of the city since 2010.
Old Cowichan Secondary could end up being sold after new school opens

Old Cowichan Secondary could end up being sold after new school opens

The Cowichan Valley School Board has voted to start a process that could lead to the eventual sale of the old school
'I missed screaming about stuff': The Jerry Cans' Andrew Morrison on his solo project

'I missed screaming about stuff': The Jerry Cans' Andrew Morrison on his solo project

TORONTO — Sometimes Andrew Morrison felt as if his Nunavut-based rock band the Jerry Cans was suffocated by the expectations put upon them.
Langford warns of toxic newts in Westhills Park

Langford warns of toxic newts in Westhills Park

Rough-skinned newts contain harmful toxins when ingested and can cause skin irritation when handled, the city says on social media
Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.