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Ministry cites north Island's dependency on logging in response to Vancouver Island communities asking for a halt to old growth harvest

A multi-agency provincial emergency exercise kicked off in Port Alberni on Tuesday, June 7

B.C. stages massive emergency drill on the West Coast

New sergeant not expected to arrive until after the summer.

Doctor standards given force of law in B.C. as provinces await new legislation from Justin Trudeau government

Victoria music legend David Foster and family on hand to unveil tribute to his legendary cousin, Island Indy racer Billy Foster

A GoFundMe account has been created at www.gofundme.com/265ekecc to support the Tomniuk family during this difficult time.

Industry warns of dire consequences as communities and businesses urge the reduction or complete restriction of harvesting ancient trees

“I’ve just been blown away by the generosity and the support,” Gaylene Thorogood told the Westerly News.

Developments on this story continue almost hourly — keep checking www.pqbnews.com for updates