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All eyes to be skyward for final flight of Martin Mars water bomber

All eyes to be skyward for final flight of Martin Mars water bomber

The Hawaii Martin Mars is set to take off from Port Alberni’s Sproat Lake on Sunday for its flight to the B.C. Aviation Museum in North Saanich
Defence minister promises to 'unlock' DND lands for housing

Defence minister promises to 'unlock' DND lands for housing

National Defence Minister Bill Blair was at CFB Esquimalt on Wednesday to announce a $165-million, 480-room residential facility, but says that’s just the beginning.
Canadians split on FIFA’s Olympics penalty for soccer drone spying, new poll says

Canadians split on FIFA’s Olympics penalty for soccer drone spying, new poll says

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians have tuned into the Paris Games, which will wrap up Sunday.
Opinion: How parents can promote positive sibling relationships

Opinion: How parents can promote positive sibling relationships

Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people's well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Claire Nielsen: The power of the apology — it's never too late

Columnist Claire Nielsen breaks down the therapeutic apology method.
ICYMI: Squamish partners unveil eight below-market rental homes: Local families prioritized

ICYMI: Squamish partners unveil eight below-market rental homes: Local families prioritized

Units are the first available for rent through the Squamish Community Housing Society. 
'He's a fighter': Family of mom, son killed in B.C. highway crash launch GoFundMe

'He's a fighter': Family of mom, son killed in B.C. highway crash launch GoFundMe

Eight-year-old Tristan is recovering in a Vancouver hospital with "multiple internal and external injuries," says his grandfather.
An air passenger rights group is suing WestJet on behalf of Canadians. Here's why

An air passenger rights group is suing WestJet on behalf of Canadians. Here's why

This group says WestJet may have misled the public.
U.S. Coast Guard airlifts teen from fishing boat off Washington state coast

U.S. Coast Guard airlifts teen from fishing boat off Washington state coast

The teen was taken to hospital in Portland for further medical care.
Puppies found on logging road near Ucluelet have new homes

Puppies found on logging road near Ucluelet have new homes

“One of the challenges right now is that there are just so many unwanted dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that it’s getting increasingly difficult to find homes for them.” — James Rodgers of the CARE Network
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