BC Hydro is warning people in advance of annual public warning system tests happening next week along the Puntledge River. The tests are planned from May 14-16, and temporary signage will be set up along the river system. The sirens will be tested manually on May 14, with any necessary repairs...

Comox Valley schools have two new top administrators to help the district focus on inclusivity and excellence. Lelaina Jules is the new District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education. She completed her Masters at VIU, where her work was largely focused on equity. In her new role she will help staff integrate...

A spectacular Northern Lights show may be visible tonight from Vancouver Island. Several geo-magnetic eruptions from the Sun are scheduled to strike the earth today through Sunday, possibly causing disruption to communications and power grids. It's a G4 event, the second-highest on the scale and according to the National Oceanic and...

After decades in operation there’s still no solid proof BC salmon hatcheries help rebuild wild stocks. That’s from a series of studies done last year by the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF). The review of all 15 was published April 30 by the American Fisheries Society, covering decades of data from...

Environment and Climate Change Canada says they’re continuing to predict a wildfire season that could equal or exceed what we saw last year.  Meteorologists continue to predict weather for spring and summer which could lead to further droughts and with conditions brought on by El Nino they add it could...

Two iconic pay phones between Campbell River and Sayward are being removed, but Telus says they will be replaced with something better. With cellular coverage notoriously spotty in the region, the phone booths at Roberts Lake and Sayward Valley Resorts have served drivers in distress for decades. But their time...