8+ hour, 10+ min 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…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (932+ words) Published 1: 05 pm Monday, June 1, 2026 Judah and Andy Turnbull are cycling their way across Canada in support of nurses" mental health. They started May 8, 2026 in Victoria and are currently (as of June 1) riding through Manitoba. (Contributed to Peace Arch News) A…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (346+ words) Published 5: 45 am Saturday, May 9, 2026 Lake Cowichan mayor Tim Mc Gonigle speaks during the National Day of Mourning gathering at Forest Workers Memorial Park in Lake Cowichan on April 28. (Courtesy of Gregg Mc Lennan) About 20 people gathered to observe the National…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (664+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Monday, January 26, 2026 B. C. is still failing to meet its obligations to properly fill out documentation for people held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act, five years after the province's ombudsperson first identified issues. "This is a legal authority to…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (529+ words) First, let's just point out that summer isn't over until Sept. 21, and there's still time to squeeze in some adventure before the school year starts. Think back to your summer bucket list, and choose. .. Brittany Leonard column: Back-to-school wellness tips…...