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Nuclear threat from Ukraine war prompts Ottawa to update catastrophe plans

Feds updating a highly secret plan to ensure it can continue to function in a severe crisis

Jul 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

RCMP officers’ group says Mounties shouldn’t be ‘scapegoats’ in police shortage

Federation says lack of funding the issue as battle over Surrey police transition continues

Jul 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

PODCAST: B.C.’s John McLachlan sings the songs of Gordon Lightfoot

TODAY IN B.C.: Podcast features stories and nine Lightfoot songs

Jul 19, 2023 5:40 AM Read more >

‘Way past due’: UBC Okanagan helps create concussion guide for survivors of domestic abuse

A researcher from UBCO was on the team of advocates and clinicians that developed the free resource

Jul 19, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

2 Okanagan homes listed as grand prizes in Dream Home lottery

Tickets are available until Oct. 12 or until sold out

Jul 19, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni Fire Dept. knocks down two bush fires in less than an hour

First blaze ignited in trees near entrance to West Coast General Hospital

Jul 18, 2023 11:28 PM Read more >

Nature’s ‘cannonballs’ protrude from Island’s sandstone cliffs and beaches

Earth science professor explains formation of concretions

Jul 18, 2023 5:05 PM Read more >

Port strike back on after tentative deal rejected

According to marine employers, union leadership never presented tentative deal for a vote

Jul 18, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Hells Angels ride through B.C. en route to Lower Mainland event

Outlaw motorcycle gangs and support clubs coming from across Canada

Jul 18, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Firefighters knock down ‘highly visible’ wildfire near Alberni neighbourhood

One-hectare blaze in Dry Creek gully did not threaten structures, but scrambled multiple departments

Jul 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >