4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (418+ words) Published 5: 30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Janice Mason and Ian Graeme are once again on the starting line of one of North America's most unusual and demanding adventure races as Race to Alaska launches June 17 in Victoria. (Courtesy Team Oaracle) The Lower…...

17+ hour, 8+ min ago  (369+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Paul Silveria, who is an experienced square-dance caller will be teaching students some basic square-dancing moves at Palsson Elementary on June 19. (Courtesy of Cowichan Bluegrass Festival) Circles of friends get hip to square dancing on June…...

23+ hour, 10+ min ago  (338+ words) Published 11: 00 am Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Celebrations of fishing, families and community will once again be held throughout the province on Father's Day weekend as "Family Fishing Weekend' returns with local events in Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, and Chemainus on June 20 and 21. Francesca…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (199+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Monday, June 15, 2026 The David Forrest Memorial Tournament is ready to throw the first pitch on June 19 in Ladysmith. Put on by the Ladysmith Baseball Association since 1999, the tournament, which runs June 19-21, is in memory of David Forrest, a…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (89+ words) Published 5: 20 am Sunday, June 14, 2026 The FIFA World Cup, from June 11 to 19, features international soccer action. Games will be played in Canada, the United States and Mexico. (Soccer Canada) During the long, hot days of summer, there are plenty of opportunities…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (258+ words) Published 8: 00 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing until July 19. It's time for Vancouver to shine on the FIFA World Cup stage tonight (Saturday) when Australia takes on T'rkiye, 9 p. m. start at BC…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (336+ words) Published 4: 55 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 Bosnians from all over the Lower Mainland attended the World Cup watch party at Columbia Valley Community Centre on June 12. (Brandon Tucker/Black Press Media) There were fewer than 200 people watching from the Columbia Valley Community…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (670+ words) Published 4: 53 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 The Vancouver Island community is mourning the loss of the beloved therapeutic horse, Karl, 15. (Courtesy of Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association) Karl's companion, Sadie, is also heartbroken after his passing. (Courtesy of Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association) The…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (342+ words) Published 5: 59 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 Richard Seeley has been named the new general manager of the Abbotsford Canucks. (You Tube capture) The Abbotsford Canucks have looked to a division rival for a new general manager. The club announced the hiring of…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (493+ words) Published 11: 45 am Thursday, June 11, 2026 The Quw'utsun Secondary T-birds are 2026 BCSS Rugby 7s provincial championship runners up. The T-birds beat Elgin Park (Surrey) 24-5, and Gidgalang Kuuyas Naay (Daajing Giids/Queen Charlotte) 27-7, but lost to Clarence Fulton (Vernon) 26-19 in the round robin on…...