The provincial government says they plan to make significant investments to support the growth of local communities and economies across Vancouver Island.  Minister of jobs, economic development, and innovation Brenda Bailey attended a media event at Ron Anderson and Sons in Chemainus today where she announced the government’s intention to...

B.C.’s very own humpback whales were featured on an episode of Planet Earth III. The show is a BBC series focused on showcasing landscapes, newly discovered behaviors, and the challenges animals face, all narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Episode 7 had a segment on humpback whales, with the Marine Education and...

The annual National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job is coming up this weekend. The mother of a young man who died at sea in a tugboat incident will be one of this year’s speakers. In February 2021, on the Central Coast, the MV Ingenika lost power...

Amateur and professional scientists are invited to a special event next week to share knowledge about salmon, and how to better protect them. UBC's Institute for Oceans and Fisheries is hosting the event at the Anchor Inn. It’s being managed by Dr. Brian Riddell, a world-renowned expert on Pacific salmon. The...

Canada’s national animal can be annoying, causing flooding and property damage if unchecked, but it is possible to co-exist with beavers. In fact, beavers can protect wildlife habitats, save community resources, and even prevent flooding and damage, if managed properly. Professionals from VanIsle Wetlands and Rewilding Water and Earth will be...

You can now get rebate top-ups anytime until March 31 next year. That comes from the City of Campbell River, announcing that their partnership with the province has been extended from March 31 this year to 2025. The goal of the partnership is to give more top-ups to residents switching from...