More books, fewer posts since giving up social media. (Langley Advance Times files)

Opinion

PAINFUL TRUTH: Why I have finally just said ‘no’ to social media

I deleted my last social media account, and I don’t miss it: Matthew Claxton

Ron Wilson captured this quiet moment showing the Trail smelter reflected in the still waters of the Columbia River in Trail. (Photo/Ron Wilson)

News

Workers watch closely as vote looms to merge B.C.’s Teck with U.K.’s Anglo American

Teck says the combination of the 2 firms will create one of the world’s top copper producers

Two different species of pitcher plants grown by Christian and Elanore Lass. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

News

Gardening with bite: B.C. couple cultivate carnivorous plants for educational growth

Elanore and Christian Lass launch Hungry Plant Pals to share love of botany in south Cariboo

Vancouver Canucks forward David Kampf, left, battled with Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau during NHL action Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. (https://x.com/Canucks photo)

Regional News

Andersson’s 3 points lift Flames to 5-2 triumph over Vancouver Canucks

Anaheim Ducks visit Rogers Arena on Wednesday

Sixteen youth from Greater Victoria took part in Wednesday’s blind hockey trial. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News)

Regional News

Blind hockey program letting B.C. kids live out the Canadian dream

Sixteen kids with sight loss hit the ice with the Victoria Royals and Canadian Blind Hockey

Whitecaps FC players celebrate their MLS Cup Western Conference semifinal win at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (facebook.com/whitecapsfc)

Regional News

Whitecaps win a thriller to reach MLS conference final for 1st time

Next game is this Saturday night

Peckish Cafe is one of seven local coffee shops participating in the Meet a Stranger program run by West Coast Speaks. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News)

News

No ‘go away, weirdo’: Handwritten notes helping B.C. residents connect

Meet a Stranger events in Victoria drawing people in as cafes join the effort

Vernon-Lumby MLA Harvinder Sandhu spoke at the 28th Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow in Lake Country on Saturday, Nov. 22, standing up for the Indigenous population in light of One B.C.’s recent attempt to end National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. (Jordy Cunningham/Black Press Media)

News

Okanagan powwow sees Vernon MLA defend Indigenous rights, TnR day

Kelowna-Lake Country-Vernon MLA Tara Armstrong and One B.C. tried to end Truth and Reconcilation on Nov. 20

A Trans Day of Remembrance vigil was held on the step of the Vernon courthouse Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2025. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star)

News

Trans Day of Remembrance observed on Vernon courthouse steps

Close to 100 people came out to the gathering in recognition of trans lives lost Thursday evening

A BCCOS officer in Bella Coola as an investigation into the grizzly bear attack from Nov. 20, continues into Saturday, Nov. 22. (BCCOS photo)

News

Bear attack that injured students, teachers in Bella Coola still a ‘dangerous situation’

Trapping efforts ongoing following Nov. 20 grizzly bear attack: Conservation service