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

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

‘Game changer’: All-electric, wave-skimming vessel could revolutionize coastal travel in B.C.
Nahmint wildfire southwest of Sproat Lake shrinks, still 'held'

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

Labour Day Lake fire under control, says B.C. Wildfire Service
Tofino shuts door on short-term rental restrictions as province grants exemption

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

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
Fire southwest of Sproat Lake now considered 'held'

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
Wildfire burning out of control west of Sproat Lake

Wildfire burning out of control west of Sproat Lake

BC Wildfire Service estimates fire is 10 hectares, was called in Sunday, June 8
Highway 4 to close June 11 for maintenance east of Port Alberni

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

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

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

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain
Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

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