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Man arrested in Nanaimo after windows broken with machete, assaults

Man arrested in Nanaimo after windows broken with machete, assaults

Police said they began receiving calls about 1:45 p.m. about the incidents in the 2100-block of Duggan Road, followed by numerous reports of a car being driven erratically
Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

Some Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen ferry sailings on Tuesday cancelled due to engine problem

An engine problem on the Queen of New Westminster prompted cancellation of seven ferry sailings
Death in Ahousaht deemed suspicious

Death in Ahousaht deemed suspicious

One man was arrested in connection with the death of a man in the Flores Island community north of Tofino on Saturday
Gunshots fired into Colwood home of rising Punjabi music star AP Dhillon

Gunshots fired into Colwood home of rising Punjabi music star AP Dhillon

No one is believed to have been injured.
Tens of thousands of students head back to capital region schools

Tens of thousands of students head back to capital region schools

In the Sooke School District, about 150 newcomer families are expected to send their children to classes this fall.
Educational program for 50-plus learners 'alive and well' after end of VIU partnership

Educational program for 50-plus learners 'alive and well' after end of VIU partnership

ElderCollege continues under new name after partnership ends with Vancouver Island University.
Golden swim: Islander Nicholas Bennett wins sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s first gold at Paralympics

Golden swim: Islander Nicholas Bennett wins sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s first gold at Paralympics

Swimmer Nicholas Bennett of Parksville earned gold in the men's SB14 100-metre breaststroke, while Victoria-based Austin Smeenk took bronze in the men’s T-34 100-metre wheelchair race.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s phone ban in schools: What students and parents need to know

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s phone ban in schools: What students and parents need to know

Here’s why the ban was put in place, what exemptions are available and what rules some of the districts will be enforcing as students return this week.
Saanich crews repair water main break on Oak Street

Saanich crews repair water main break on Oak Street

Repaving of the street expected to be finished on Thursday or Friday.
Scientists discover way to determine whales’ sex with surface water

Scientists discover way to determine whales’ sex with surface water

The study could help unlock genetic secrets of the world’s endangered whale populations.