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Vancouver Island snowpack at 27 per cent of normal

Data from the province’s latest snow survey and water supply bulletin shows Vancouver Island snowpacks are among the lowest in B.C. as of May 1.

Four Island and Coast communities to receive funding for FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations

The B.C. government is providing funding to communities across the province to celebrate the “beautiful game.” 

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities to host Remembrance Day ceremonies Nov. 11

Communities throughout Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will host ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Island mayors rally to provide solutions to provincial matters 

A group of elected officials from across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will be joining a delegation as...

Vancouver man identified in suspicious death 

A man who was located with serious injuries on Klein Lake Forest Service Road in Egmont has been identified...

MV Bowen Queen replaces MV Island Sky during maintenance work

POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Crews are undertaking some maintenance work on the MV Island Sky, starting today through to Sunday,...
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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.