Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Vancouver Island
Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — What’s in a surname? For many people from Spain and Latin…
B.C.’s Warm weather forces those in ice-fishing derby into boats
Krista Clark is an avid ice fisher, but it was a late start to the…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Former Conservative leader John Rustad might be running for his old job: report
VICTORIA — Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad says he will “make himself available” to…
B.C. minister says Ottawa is missing from the table on flood mitigation planning
OTTAWA — British Columbia’s minister of emergency management is accusing the federal government of being…
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
NEW YORK (AP) — This year, the Puppy Bowl isn’t just about puppies. Older dogs…
What to know about Norway’s royals as crown princess and her son face new scrutiny
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess was back in court…
Fire chief says cause of fire that sank three yachts will likely never be found
VICTORIA — A marina fire in Sidney, B.C. has sunk three yachts worth millions, and…
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Four homes blasted by icy winds on an eroding North Carolina…
Foord’s extra-time goal gives Arsenal a 3-2 win over Corinthians in the first Women’s Champions Cup
LONDON (AP) — Caitlin Foord scored on a breakaway in extra time and Arsenal won…
Vancouver Island rescuers helped people, sheep, dogs and cat after heavy rains
COURTENAY — Heavy rains on Vancouver Island on Friday kept a search and rescue team…
Evacuation order as Vancouver Island district declares flood emergency
A state of local emergency has been declared in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island,…
‘Disturbing’ scenes, record overdoses, as powerful sedative hits B.C. drug supply
VANCOUVER — Last weekend, frontline health workers in Trail, B.C., reported “disturbing” scenes to Dr.…
TKMS signs agreement with Seaspan on submarine sustainment
OTTAWA — German submarine manufacturer TKMS has signed an agreement to team up with Seaspan…
Rourke eager to continue improving and building on momentum Lions have created
SURREY — Wanting to build on the strides he has made as a quarterback and…
New seniors advocate report shows growing gap in B.C. long-term care demand, capacity
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate is sounding the alarm over an acute need for…
B.C. Lions extend star quarterback Nathan Rourke through 2028
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have locked up their star quarterback, signing Nathan Rourke to…
Cameron Whitcomb ‘grateful’ to go up against Justin Bieber, Tate McRae at Junos
TORONTO — Country newcomer Cameron Whitcomb was lying in bed in his Los Angeles hotel…
Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to…
Involuntary care safeguards often missing, B.C. Ombudsperson says
A report by British Columbia’s Ombudsperson warns that legal safeguards designed to protect patients receiving…
No possession arrests without ‘extenuating circumstances’: head of B.C. police chiefs
VICTORIA — The president of the BC Association of Chiefs of Police says people will…
Scheffler opens season with win at PGA West, his 20th on PGA Tour. Reed takes Dubai Desert Classic
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler started his season as though nothing had changed,…
Canada’s Mboko, American Jovic fall in second round of doubles at Australian Open
MELBOURNE — Canada’s Victoria Mboko and Iva Jovic of the United States fell 7-5, 4-6,…
Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain’s National Archives
LONDON (AP) — Love is, famously, a many-splendored thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain,…