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Alberni Valley searchers find overdue hunter

Search was part of a busy weekend for Alberni Valley Rescue Squad

Dec 12, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Ucluelet Co-op and FCL donate $300K to Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre

Co-op Community Teaching Kitchen to be established in centre

Dec 12, 2024 4:45 AM Read more >

Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

Pilots Pete Killin and Todd Davis hope to fly by Harbour Quay after estimated 9:30 a.m. departure from Sproat Lake

Dec 11, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Ucluelet announces completion of Phase 1 of road safety and revitalization project

Initiative aimed at enhancing safety, mobility and community character

Dec 11, 2024 4:45 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

This year’s contenders include the bald eagle, humpback whale, salmon, and sea star

Dec 6, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game

Dec 6, 2024 4:03 AM Read more >

Fox fur thought stolen returned at timely moment after costumed night out

The fur was returned in the middle of an artist showcase at The Churchill  

Dec 2, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Victoria firefighters dive into Inner Harbour waters to rescue person

Crews were called out on Nov. 23 to reports of a person in the water near the Johnson Street Bridge

Nov 25, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Lead detected in Pacific Rim School District taps

Routine water testing expanded to all schools in district after unacceptable levels discovered

Nov 22, 2024 2:38 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island’s West Coast still reeling from Tuesday’s bomb cyclone

Some coastal residents headed Thursday into their third night without electricity

Nov 22, 2024 7:51 AM Read more >