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More remote B.C. communities to get free ferry service for medical trips

More remote B.C. communities to get free ferry service for medical trips

Health minister Josie Osborne makes announcement in her home riding
Man stabbed in weekend altercation in Port Alberni

Man stabbed in weekend altercation in Port Alberni

Multiple calls for EHS forced RCMP to transport victim to hospital in police cruiser
Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

The roar of the Philippine Mars' four radial engines could be heard by those on the ground at the bomber base, but low clouds and fog obscured its passing but for a few seconds. As the engine noise faded away, it began to rain gently at the lake.
Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Philippine Mars plans second attempt to fly to San Francisco on Sunday

Oil pressure problem forced iconic plane to return to Sproat Lake after first 'final' farewell Dec. 11.
Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued

Thousands without power in B.C. amid high winds, storm surge warning issued

Metro Vancouver area could be hit with 70-kilometre-per-hour winds and gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour
Alberni Valley searchers find overdue hunter

Alberni Valley searchers find overdue hunter

Search was part of a busy weekend for Alberni Valley Rescue Squad
Ucluelet Co-op and FCL donate $300K to Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre

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

Co-op Community Teaching Kitchen to be established in centre
Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

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

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

Initiative aimed at enhancing safety, mobility and community character
Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

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