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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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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.