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QUIZ: Time for safe winter travel

QUIZ: Time for safe winter travel

As the temperatures drop, it is time to prepare for the season of snowy roads, blizzards and other winter driving challenges.
Solo hiker saws through parachute to free entangled Vancouver Island elk

Solo hiker saws through parachute to free entangled Vancouver Island elk

Woman realized risk, but said animal was calm and walked away into Alberni Valley bush once free
Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies aged 65

Former B.C. premier John Horgan dies aged 65

Horgan announced he was on leave in June after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer
High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps

High levels of lead found in Ucluelet Elementary School’s taps

Ucluelet Elementary School has issued a warning to families that the water coming from two of the school’s taps is unsafe due to high lead levels. “The issue with lead is that it often comes from the pipes or fixtures themselves.
Ucluelet ANAF joins Jr. Rangers for No Stone Left Alone at cemetery near Tofino

Ucluelet ANAF joins Jr. Rangers for No Stone Left Alone at cemetery near Tofino

Ucluelet’s Jr. Canadian Rangers and Army Navy and Air Force Veterans Club are teaming up to beautify the tombstones of three veterans who helped shape the West Coast. The Jr.
QUIZ: Taking time for remembrance

QUIZ: Taking time for remembrance

Remembrance Day is a time to consider the high costs of war
Tofino bumps up business licence fees

Tofino bumps up business licence fees

Tofino is ticking up its business licence fees in an aim to keep up with inflation and help cover rising staff costs without further burdening taxpayers.
Film company to pay for damage to trail during filming in Port Alberni

Film company to pay for damage to trail during filming in Port Alberni

Crews from Stolen Child say conditions during 'atmospheric river' were challenging
Sea lions seize control of Ucluelet's 52 Steps Dock again

Sea lions seize control of Ucluelet's 52 Steps Dock again

Sea lions have retaken control of Ucluelet’s 52 Steps Dock.
Philippine Mars waterbomber dips its wingtips in water at Sproat Lake

Philippine Mars waterbomber dips its wingtips in water at Sproat Lake

Philippine Mars hasn't taxiied in more than a decade, was stored on land since 2015