Goldstream News Gazette

Quarterback Chad Kelly tossed a pair of first-half touchdowns to Makai Polk, helping the visiting Toronto Argonauts to a 26-12 win over the struggling B.C. Lions in CFL action Saturday at BC Place.

Kelly was 15-for-18 for 197 yards before leaving the game late in the first half after taking a hit from B.C.’s Darnell Sankey. Backup Nick Arbuckle came in and finished 13-...

The 2026 BC Summer Games in Kelowna were in full swing Saturday with young athletes competing for medals in a host of different sports from all across the province.

As of 5:30 p.m. July 25, Vancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone 6) leads the way with 48 medals. The zone has earned 15 gold, 20 silver and 13 bronze medals thus far.

Fraser River (Zone 4) has collec...

A wildland fire crew from Cherry Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Port Alberni has been sent to Merritt to help with fires burning in that region.

Captain Wes Kovacs will serve as engine boss of Engine 33, a wildland-equipped fire truck from CCFD. Lieutenant Serena Pistotnika and firefighter Tyler Cheetham round out the Cherry Creek team.

“This is an experienc...

The itinerary for the Arts Alive tour had to be changed at the last moment because of the pouring rain and previous lightning strikes on July 16.

This didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the participants on board the bus as we toured the various locations of the sculptures. There were exhibiting artists onboard as well as Kevin Murdock, Oak Bay’s popular mayor. The parks, ...

A senior is dead after being hit by a sport utility vehicle in Nanaimo on July 23.

In a press release, Nanaimo RCMP said first responders were on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision at Departure Bay Road, near Argyle Street, at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a man in his late 70s was hit while standing by his v...