With summer now in full swing and boat traffic on the rise, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is asking boaters to keep their distance from wildlife. The department is asking boaters to keep their eyes on the water for aquatic mammals, particularly southern resident killer whales. Boaters, including kayakers and...

Following a black bear attack in Powell River, WildSafeBC is reminding everyone that simple precautions can go a long way to preventing a bear attack. Program manager Vanessa Isnardi says attacks like the one in Powell River are rare, but precautions are necessary nonetheless. “That first begins with when we’re going...

August 2nd is the day to mark on your calendar, as the date that young children will be able to receive their vaccination against Covid 19 on Vancouver Island. This is less than a month after Health Canada’s approval of Moderna’s vaccine for use in kids older than 6 months,...

Proposed prices for the federal government’s AR-15 buyback program are now released, but an island adventure shop says the proposed price might not be enough. According to Public Safety Canada, the proposed buyback price for an AR-15 is $1,337. While AR-15 rifles can start at around $1,000, Courtenay Gone Fishin’ manager...

The BCSPCA is facing lower-than-average adoption rates, and the organization is struggling to find space for animals coming into its care. "We have been having a really busy summer and we have a lot of really lovely, adoptable animals ready for adoption," said Christy King, East Kootenay SPCA branch manager....

With most of the coast now at a high fire risk and with a busy long weekend ahead, the Coastal Fire Centre is asking campers and recreators to be extra cautious with campfires. Fire information officer Julia Caranci says the recent switch in weather is having a large impact on...