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Santa arrives by helicopter at Island hospitals to cheer up sick kids

Old Saint Nick makes 19th-annual tour of pediatric wards at B.C. hospitals

Dec 13, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: The festive tradition of the tree

Holiday trees can be found in many homes and public spaces across Canada at this time of year

Dec 10, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >

West Kelowna fire chief dropping the puck at Canucks firefighters night

The Canucks visited Jason Brolund and the West Kelowna Fire Hall back in September

Dec 7, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

‘Awe-inspiring’: Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens brightens up for Christmas

The annual holiday celebration runs until Jan. 6

Dec 6, 2023 2:44 PM Read more >

Salmon Arm realtor conquers Ecuador trek/fundraiser for women’s shelters

‘There was not a single best part…’

Dec 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Volunteers sought for 2023 Ladysmith/Chemainus Christmas bird count

Participants can count from their own feeders or in assigned areas Dec. 17

Dec 5, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: A salute to winter activities

There is plenty to do when the temperature drops and snow is in the air

Dec 3, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >

Kelsey Serwa’s journey from growing up on Big White to gold at the Olympics

Kelsey is the grand-daughter of Big White co-founder Cliff Serwa

Dec 1, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Christmas campaign Helps Fill the Dreams of Island children

13th annual campaign with Country Grocer runs through Dec. 14

Dec 1, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Ladysmith food drive sets goal to cram an RCMP cruiser

Charity event happens Dec. 2 outside Country Grocer

Nov 30, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >