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Province cancels lease for controversial Union Bay ship breaking operation

Residents, groups, local governments have shown concerns about operation since 2020

Jul 7, 2025 9:49 AM Read more >

Monster truck exhaust, arena dirt spark $175K WorksfeBC fine, Cranbrook appealing

City of Cranbrook is appealing a $175K fine levied following a monster truck event in February 2025

Jul 7, 2025 8:31 AM Read more >

Evacuation order still in effect as wildfire considered held in Kelowna

The fire department is responding to the blaze

Jul 6, 2025 5:55 PM Read more >

Wildfire near Port Alberni's Hole in the Wall now under control

Wildfire was discovered Sunday, July 6 with smoke visible from the Alberni Valley

Jul 6, 2025 5:42 PM Read more >

Island RCMP investigating teen’s death at Comox Lake

Comox Valley RCMP are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old man at Comox Lake. On July 5 at approximately 9:45 p.m.

Jul 6, 2025 5:25 PM Read more >

Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 245 hectares

The blaze was first discovered on Canada Day

Jul 6, 2025 9:42 AM Read more >

Swim inside Nanaimo's internationally recognized fish-aging lab

Oldest fish found by Pacific Biological Station researchers was a 147-year-old rougheye rockfish

Jul 6, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

2nd degree murder charges approved in assault causing death in Kelowna

James Plover charged in July incident involving woman known to him

Jul 5, 2025 5:03 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire north of Lytton grows to 185 hectares

The fire began on Tuesday, July 1

Jul 5, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

B.C. water users reminded to check the life left in their lifejackets

Any with tears, missing buckles, crushed foam should be replaced

Jul 5, 2025 7:53 AM Read more >