January 2026

The St’sailes and Sq’ewlets First Nations came together to celebrate a monumental moment in Indigenous healthcare. The First Nations communities celebrated the grand opening of Éyameth’ (pronounced ay-em-eth) Health Centre in Harrison Mills on Friday, Jan. 23. About 100 people, including residents and local and provincial dignitaries, were in attendance at the grand opening ceremonies […]

Most people can relate to having that regular special spot they go to that has their favourite meal, and the anguish they feel when that spot closes. For Shawnigan Lake resident Nic Bokrossy, it was a pulled pork sandwich he’d get every Friday at Charelli’s Cheese Shop and Delicatessen on Oak Bay’s Foul Bay Road

The music of The Spice Girls comes to The ACT Maple Ridge next month with tribute band Spice Wannabe. They bring audiences back to the 1990s with a high-energy show, paying tribute to the best selling girl group of all time. They perform live with five-part harmonies, original choreography, iconic costumes and British accents, with