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Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System

The Tsunami Advisory issued yesterday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for much of the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning. The advisory followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia and covered most of the BC coast and the northern and western coasts of Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.

Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

City to take part in national community challenge this June

City of Courtenay hopes to be crowned as Canada’s Most Active Community by winning a challenge. The city is taking...

BC and Ottawa sign agreement on pharmacare coverage

BC and Ottawa have inked a deal to provide a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications to BC residents...

Trudeau slams Trump’s blanket tariffs as ‘a very dumb thing’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, condemning his blanket tariffs as "a...
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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”
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