3+ week, 5+ day ago   (123+ words) Published 9:00 pm Monday, August 17, 2026 The 10th annual Vancouver Island Western Heritage Association Bulls, Broncs & Barrels event was a sold-out show for 2026 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Known as the “biggest little Western event on Vancouver Island,” it featured ladies barrel racing…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (294+ words) Arora/Williams Lake Tribune As Ukraine marks the 35th year of independence, the ”War Up Close” initiative invites...already taken place across North America and Europe. In Kelowna, it will take place at The Rotary Centre...people are encouraged to donate…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1131+ words) took shape long before B.C. joined Confederation. In 1863, a small grant from the colonial legislature...a few books were purchased and shelved unattended in a single room, said library director Peter Gourlay....full-fledged, dedicated space for the library followed. In 1911, famed…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (180+ words) will be explored during a presentation at Bowen Park in Nanaimo. In a press release, Nanaimo Historical Society said...student completing a bachelor of arts honours degree in history, will give the Vancouver Island University:...release. A native of Scotland,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (842+ words) himself repeatedly from the water, leaving boaters in the area speechless. “It sounded like a cannon had...clear the water, and he’ll do it four or five times in a row.” The spectacular display even had some folks...credibility of one…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (806+ words) Vancouver Island train rolled along the E&N corridor, in a small pocket of Langford, the rail network is thriving. In the backyard of Lanny and Dianna Seaton’s Glen Lake...run by volunteers. “I remember my dad lost his leg…...