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Wick Road reopening still months away

Hope is to have Wickaninnish Beach access open by end of May.

Mar 14, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Ucluelet to demolish former Pine Road home

Project’s price tag more than double the anticipated budget.

Mar 11, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Ex-provincial staffer charged in email affair

Two charges of making false statements to information and privacy commissioner laid against George Gretes by special prosecutor

Mar 11, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Assisted suicide debate finds Vancouver Island battleground

Authorities will have to decide if service should be provided at St. Joseph's Comox and other faith-based hospitals

Mar 11, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Pacific Rim Whale Festival blows in

The West Coast’s annual whale spectacular is primed to spout it out loud for its 30th anniversary.

Mar 11, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Fines increasing for forest fire violations

Fine for ignoring fire bans or interfering with forest firefighting efforts will be tripled, but vehicle seizures off the table

Mar 10, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

No new LNG expansion pending from FortisBC on Vancouver Island

Firm says no deal in place with Alaskan applicant, existing Mt. Hayes plant near Nanaimo Airport not suitable for export proposal.

Mar 10, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Tofino plans user-pay parking

Tonquin remains free but charges likely at district lots.

Mar 10, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Tonquin stays meter free in Tofino

Parking at the end of Tonquin Park Road will remain free, for now.

Mar 10, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Always keep a safe distance from sea lions

A distressed sea lion hauled out in Tofino but vanished before rescuers could get to it.

Mar 9, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >