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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections.
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.
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.