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Island chiefs condemn DFO's decision to increase herring harvest

“They are the lifeblood of the marine ecosystem, and their survival benefits us all”: chief

Jan 29, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

West Coast fire departments record 'average' year for 2024

Ucluelet levels off, Tofino Volunteer Fire Dept. sees increase in first responder calls since 2022

Jan 29, 2025 4:30 AM Read more >

Lead detected in pipes at City of Port Alberni owned facilities

Testing came after discovery of lead in school district's taps

Jan 28, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

Port Alberni benchmark home price sits at $500K

Benchmark rises by $6,000 over November 2024: VIREB

Jan 27, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Broom needs 'busting' on Vancouver Island's West Coast

Scotch broom a fire hazard, says group's director

Jan 27, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island snowpack flirting with typical levels halfway through season

Too early to predict summer flooding or drought with snowpack 13% below average, hydrologist

Jan 27, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Volunteers rescue injured snowshoer on 5040 Peak

Medical call was just the start of a busy week for Alberni Valley Rescue Squad

Jan 27, 2025 3:17 AM Read more >

B.C. teen arrested for assaulting officer disbanding 200 street racers

Abbotsford Police also assisted in the Friday, Jan. 24 incident

Jan 25, 2025 3:26 PM Read more >

Unsanctioned overdose prevention site at Comox Valley Hospital attracts MP

MP Gord Johns stopped by the site Friday (Jan.24) to speak with the groups

Jan 24, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

'The future is now, indeed': Victoria hospital launches first surgery robot

The Da Vinci robot will be put into use in February and is expected to make surgeries safer, more accurate

Jan 24, 2025 3:44 PM Read more >