Students who are inspired by music, video game development, art and robotics will start this school year off in the new Imagine High Integrated Arts and Technology Secondary school.

Right in time for the new school year, Lake Trail Community’s replacement school in Courtenay and the new Hornby Island Community school are opening in the Comox Valley school district.

Drought conditions and aggressive fire behaviour have contributed to this year’s extreme wildfire season.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in support of health-care workers in light of protests:

Forty-three local governments throughout British Columbia are receiving grants to create more efficient development approvals processes that will help people get the homes they need built faster and support economic recovery.

Student and staff mental health is an important focus as a new school year begins next week.

Drivers are advised of overnight and weekend lane closures on Highway 1 from 216th Street to 264th Street, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7.