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Next-gen hydrofoil ferry makes waves in B.C. waters

‘Game changer’: All-electric, wave-skimming vessel could revolutionize coastal travel in B.C.

Jun 16, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >

Nahmint wildfire southwest of Sproat Lake shrinks, still 'held'

Labour Day Lake fire under control, says B.C. Wildfire Service

Jun 16, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Tofino shuts door on short-term rental restrictions as province grants exemption

Tofino opts back out of short-term rental rules, while Creston opts in

Jun 13, 2025 2:41 PM Read more >

A quiet crisis: The unspoken struggles of men’s mental health in B.C.

Men make up nearly 75% of suicide deaths in Canada; a new Victoria grassroots initiative aims to be a tool to address the problem

Jun 13, 2025 10:32 AM Read more >

Fire southwest of Sproat Lake now considered 'held'

BC Wildfire Service says progress made on fire as efforts continue to contain it between natural drainages

Jun 9, 2025 5:14 PM Read more >

Wildfire burning out of control west of Sproat Lake

BC Wildfire Service estimates fire is 10 hectares, was called in Sunday, June 8

Jun 9, 2025 1:11 AM Read more >

Highway 4 to close June 11 for maintenance east of Port Alberni

Highway 4 will close Wednesday, June 11 between Whiskey Creek and Port Alberni for day-long maintenance

Jun 6, 2025 5:07 PM Read more >

Air ambulance called to two-car MVI west of Port Alberni

Pacific Rim Highway has reopened at Faber Road near Sproat Lake Bridge following a serious MVI

May 30, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Family, including four children, rescued from Hole in the Wall

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain

May 28, 2025 5:21 PM Read more >

Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Category 2 and 3 fires will be prohibited until Oct. 31, campfires will still be permitted at this time

May 28, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >