A transportation network plan for Area C has been officially approved. The Strathcona Regional District Board recently approved the plan to improve active transportation opportunities across Area C of the Strathcona region by implementing actions. The district says while building the plan, staff launched a public engagement process to better understand...

New legislation has tabled several infrastructure projects the province says it’ll help deliver key services including schools, hospitals and other core services.   According to the province, the legislation will help speed up major projects by increasing how applications and permits are issued.  Premier David Eby says the new legislation was...

North Island- Powell River MP elect Aaron Gunn says it was a hard election, but now he’s ready to get to work.   Gunn says it’s time to stand up for the riding and represent his constituents and their concerns when the next parliament sits.   “I am very excited to...

With warm, dry conditions and strong winds forecasted across southern B.C. this weekend, the province is urging people to limit burning.  Despite no formal restrictions in place, the BC Wildfire Service is asking people to not have any fire this weekend until the windy conditions pass and people in the...

A 3.1 magnitude quake has hit the western shore of Vancouver Island.  According to the United States Geological Service, it struck just before noon today (May 1), 21 km east northeast of Ucluelet at a depth of 5 kilometres.   The quake is not expected to generate a tsunami, and no...

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) newest Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft has assumed Search and Rescue (SAR) duties across the West Coast.  The CC-295 Kingfisher aircraft has entered operational service at 19 Wing Comox, with the airplane assuming 24/7 duties, 365 days a year to support SAR...