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...

The Comox Valley Regional District wants people to know more about where their water comes from and what can affect its quantity and quality. Later this month the regional district will hold a series of events to give residents a better understanding of their local watershed. People are invited to learn...

BC Premier David Eby says it does not appear sensitive information has taken from provincial government computers by hackers. The premier issued a statement early Wednesday evening to say sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks have been discovered. He does not say when the intrusions took place, or which government systems...

A licensed therapist wants people to talk about mental health successes for this year’s Mental Health week. Mental health week is a yearly event that celebrates and raises awareness of mental health’s importance. According to the Canadian Mental Health association, 17 percent of BCers are experiencing a mental illness, with...