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Sasquatch enthusiasts to gather at inaugural conference

This weekend, sasquatch enthusiasts will gather for the Vancouver Island Squatch Watch Conference Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

BC ferries appoints new CEO, launches ‘revitalization review’

BC Ferries has removed Nicolas Jimenez as chief executive officer and appointed an interim replacement as it launches a review of ferry service.

BC Ferries entering next four-year price cap period with significant financial challenge

BC Ferries has begun a year-long regulatory process to determine fare limits for the four years starting in April 2028.

Smith rules out another referendum: “It is time to move forward together”

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ruled out another referendum on the province’s place in Canada after unofficial results showed a strong majority of voters favoured remaining in the country.

Leaders pay tribute to soldiers killed in Wainwright fire

Canadian leaders are remembering the four Canadian Armed Forces members killed in Saturday’s fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, as the injured face recovery and investigators work to establish what happened

Alberta referendum voting day: More than 1 million advance, special ballots cast

More than a million Albertans have already cast their ballots in Alberta referendum.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

Fire Prevention Week encourages safe charging practises

Next week is Fire Prevention Week and this year's campaign focuses on safe charging.

Conservation efforts add up to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island

Two newly protected properties will connect the Lasqueti Island Ecological Reserve and Mount Trematon Nature Reserve, adding to more than 1,000 acres of protected land on Lasqueti Island.
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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Ottawa designates Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion a project of national interest

The federal government has listed the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion at the Port of Vancouver as a project of national interest.

RCMP offer ‘tricks’ to ‘treat’ yourself to a safe Halloween

Police across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are reminding people to make safety part of their Halloween plans Saturday.

Cumberland eases water restrictions

Recent rainfall has allowed the Village of Cumberland to ease water restrictions to Stage 1.