January 2026

Vancouver Islanders are often surprised to see bears wandering through neighbourhoods in the middle of winter. The sight raises the question of whether the Island’s bears don’t go into hibernation. To clear the doubts, Black Press Media talked to Mollie Cameron, the president of Wild Wise Society. Her explanation of the issue circles back to […]

One of the five contenders seeking to be the next leader of the federal NDP hit Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet on her Vancouver Island tour in between Christmas and New Year’s. Tanille Johnston is a city councillor in Campbell River and was narrowly defeated in the 2025 federal election in the North Island-Powell River

The city has officially taken over responsibility for operation of The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge, and according to the mayor the transition is going smoothly. Since the city first announced the transition in September 2025, staff worked with the previous operator – the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council (Arts On) – as

Just over a month ago , staff at the Maple Ridge’s BC SPCA shelter in Albion put out a call for help. They put out a plea for donations for what they called their “Wish Tree,” encouraging animal lovers in the community to swing by, grab a tag off the tree, and return with the