Tag: vancouver island

Hangar 98 – Episode 16: The Great Victoria Blackout of 1979

During a long power outage in 1979, Victoria became the focal point of a story that has lasted the test of time...and quite possibly led to one of the best memories from one of the island's worst storms.

Hangar 98 – Episode 15: Pachena Point Foghorn Incident

Over on the island's west coast, mariners have been haunted by a coastline nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Pacific", but alone at Pachena Point sits a lighthouse with stories of it's own.

Hangar 98 – Episode 14: Godzilla’s Goldstream Rampage

Hangar 98 opens to Jet Nation revealing a little secret Hollywood's been keeping since they shot Godzilla back in 2014. That secret's buried around Goldstream.

Hangar 98 – Episode 13: The Leechtown Gold Rush

In this featured Hangar 98 Episode, a once bubbling gold rush town near Sooke almost had it all, then it all came crashing down leaving nothing but a piece of land...and possibly hopes of a new 'find' on the island.

HAIR AND NOW – Episode 345 September 25 80’s Ladies of Rock w Co-Host Brian Howes

Hair and Now 80's Ladies of Rock Episode on 98.9 Jet FM featuring guest host Brian Howes. Aired on September 25, 2026 in the Comox Valley.

HAIR AND NOW – Episode 344 September 18, 2026

Hair and Now airs Friday nights at 6pm (PST) on 98.9 Jet FM in the Comox Valley. This episode covers the Legends of the Fall - The Ballads from the summers during the 1980's leading to the mix tape gems when we went back to school.

Hangar 98 – Episode 12: The Comox Airshow That Almost Booked a Legend

Jet Nation's access to Hangar 98 Mon-Thur evenings 6pm-10pm. Comox Valley and Vancouver Island Stories you may have heard, but with endings you didn't see coming.

Hangar 98 – Episode 11: The Eaton’s Catalogue Mystery

Hangar 98 brings us back to the days of the Eatons Catalogue, and those outlet stores in rural parts of Vancouver Island. Where some customers' orders remain special, to this day.

Hangar 98 – Episode 10: The Ladysmith Radio Station That Broke a Hit

The stories you may know, or remember - with a twist you didn't see coming. Jet Nation's access to Hangar 98 Monday to Thursday nights on the Comox Valley's Rock Station. 98.9 Jet FM

Hangar 98 – Episode 9: The Gold Rush Town of Leechtown

Jet Nation's exclusive access to the stories we may have heard, with the endings we didn't see coming. Mon-Fri Nights 6pm-10m

Drought conditions worsen across Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast: report

The east Island and Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the province's drought severity index, while the west Island is at Level 1. Level 5 is the most severe.

HAIR AND NOW – Episode 343 September 11, 2026

Hair and Now Master Class Episode as it aired on 98.9 Jet FM In the Comox Valley on Sept 11 2026. The hour dedicated to the biggest and best producers from the 80's Rock Scene.

HAIR AND NOW – Episode 342 September 4, 2026

The hardest working bands in the 80's to celebrate Labour Day 2026. Aired September 4, 2026 on 98.9 Jet FM in the Comox Valley.

Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

Open burning restrictions to be lifted in North Island, Sunshine Coast Friday

As of noon Friday, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be allowed again in the North Island Mid Coast and Sunshine Coast fire zones.

Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines

Harbour Air has announced it is buying Pacific Coastal Airlines in a deal that will create a new regional airline group while keeping both airlines operating independently.
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Hangar 98 – Episode 16: The Great Victoria Blackout of 1979

During a long power outage in 1979, Victoria became the focal point of a story that has lasted the test of time...and quite possibly led to one of the best memories from one of the island's worst storms.

Hangar 98 – Episode 15: Pachena Point Foghorn Incident

Over on the island's west coast, mariners have been haunted by a coastline nicknamed "The Graveyard of the Pacific", but alone at Pachena Point sits a lighthouse with stories of it's own.