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B.C. hospital system has been operating over capacity for five years

B.C. hospital system has been operating over capacity for five years

Statistics obtained by The News show system has been operating over 100% capacity since 2012
LMS’ Smith to talk boaters and business at LDBA meeting

LMS’ Smith to talk boaters and business at LDBA meeting

The Ladysmith Maritime Society’s executive director Rod Smith will provide boater demographics and spending habits, along with ways that downtown businesses can better connect to these shoppers, at the LDBA’s next meeting on May 25 (Thursday).
Wind storm cuts power for 15,000 on Vancouver Island

Wind storm cuts power for 15,000 on Vancouver Island

Tuesday’s wind storm had BC Hydro crews hard at work all over Vancouver Island
NDP extends lead as vote tally continues in Courtenay-Comox

NDP extends lead as vote tally continues in Courtenay-Comox

Ronna-Rae Leonard builds lead to 148 votes with 500 more to go
VIDEO: Online ‘sextortion’ cases involving teen boys spiking: experts

VIDEO: Online ‘sextortion’ cases involving teen boys spiking: experts

A new website offers confidential online help and information for boys, educators and parents
Ladysmith Rotary set to host 20th annual Garden Tour

Ladysmith Rotary set to host 20th annual Garden Tour

The Rotary Club of Ladysmith is set to mark its 20th annual Garden Tour this coming weekend, taking green thumb enthusiasts to eight unique and exquisite gardens in the surrounding area.
One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot
BCEHS reminds parents of window safety

BCEHS reminds parents of window safety

Emergency officials release these tips to make windows safe through the summer
Strong winds expected for Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Strong winds expected for Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island

Environment Canada calls for winds up 70 kilometres per hour
UPDATE: 22 killed at Ariana Grande concert

UPDATE: 22 killed at Ariana Grande concert

Witnesses reported hearing two loud bangs coming from near the arena’s bars at about 10:35 p.m.