Tourists from all over the world flock to Clarence Street in Victoria every summer to see a teacup-covered tree that is marked as a historical site on Google Maps. In the spring, locals also gather around to take pictures of the teacup tree covered in cherry blossoms.

Nairn Wilson and Rory Palmer are the force behind decorating the tree with delicate porcelain cups in ...

A company seeking to develop a magnesium mine near Rossland has been unsuccessful in its attempt to appeal a temporary court injunction that prevents construction until a judicial review is heard this spring.

West High Yield Resources Ltd., the proponent of the Record Ridge Industrial Minerals Mine project southwest of Rossland, had filed a notice seeking leave to appe...

As the B.C. government introduced legislation to ratify the Kitselas and K’ómoks treaties this week, the Lax Kw’alaams and Wei Wai Kum First Nations stood in opposition.

In a joint statement issued on April 15, they called for a pause in passing the legislation, saying the current approach creates legal conflict and economic uncertainty and “risks undermining reconcili...

A deal to save 100 Mile House’s railway is closer than ever.

That was the news that private consultant Peter Scholz shared with the District of 100 Mile House council on Tuesday, April 14, while giving his regular update. Scholz said a lot of progress has been made in the last few weeks and that the closure of a deal, with the proper support of local government, is now...

All 15 headliners are now revealed for the 2026 PNE Fair’s Summer Night Concerts series, happening at the new Freedom Mobile Arch open-air venue for the first time.

Added to the list Thursday were “Weird Al” Yankovic (Sept. 3), Earth, Wind & Fire (Sept. 4), Pierce The Vail (Sept. 5), Sarah McLachlan (Sept. 6) and Boy George & Culture Club (Sept. 7).

Earl...