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Hangar 98 – Episode 2: The Little Mountain Sound Island Connection

In this series, we discover how Vancouver Island played a role in the customized music production that came out of Little Mountain Sound in the 80's and 90's.

5 small North Island wildfires out of control after dozens sparked by lightning

Most of the 17 active fires on Vancouver Island are less than one hectare in size and are now classified as held or under control.

Dead Bryde’s whale found on North Vancouver Island

A dead Bryde's whale recently washed ashore on North Vancouver Island. On May 14, Marine Education and Research Society got...

Get to know your local Green candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Jessica Wegg, 

Who is Jessica?  “Jessica is a fierce advocate for human and civil rights and, as a lawyer, she defends those...

Get to know your local NDP candidate in the North Island-Powell River riding: Tanille Johnston, 

Who is Tanille?  “I’m born and raised in Campbell River, and a member of the WeWaiKai Nation,” she says.  “I am the...

North Island MLA Anna Kindy apologizes for using BC legislature letterhead on support letter for Aaron Gunn

A Conservative Party of BC MLA is apologizing for a mistake she made in a letter of support for...

Poilievre, MLAs, municipal politicians defend Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn

Two Conservative Island MLAs are defending federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn, who is facing calls to withdraw from the...

North Island snowboarder wins women’s championship in Revelstoke

A snowboarder from Alert Bay took home the women’s championship from a competition in Revelstoke this past weekend. The Yeti...

Advance polling available before October 20th vote

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. - General voting day in the 2018 municipal elections is Saturday, October 20th. However, for those who...

North Island hospital heliports to begin operations Wednesday

COURTENAY, B.C. – The rooftop heliports at the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospital campuses will begin operating...

School shooting threat a joke: RCMP

PORT HARDY, B.C. – The Port Hardy RCMP has confirmed that Tuesday’s school shooting threat at Port Hardy Secondary...

String of cougar attacks leaves one dog dead in Port Hardy

PORT HARDY, B.C.- A dog is dead after a rash of cougar attacks on the North Island. Two attacks were...

Puntledge System In Dire Need of Rain

Things could be better in the Puntledge River system. BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says monthly outflows disproportionately outweigh the...

Smoke and Mirrors? MP confused by fed’s pot bill

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

RCMP caution safety this Easter weekend

Police are reminding drivers to take caution over the Easter long weekend. Constable Rob Gardner says there are going...

Heroic woman receives special honour

The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

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.