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Shallow inland earthquakes registering on southern Vancouver Island

Quakes coincide with Emergency Preparedness Week

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Grand Forks flooding recedes, another crest expected by end of week

Flood mitigation holding, city remains vigilant even as emergency order lifted

May 8, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >

$84M for UVic-led program looks to accelerate local energy transitions

7-year project aims to see rapid shift to renewable energy in small to mid-sized communities

May 8, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Used sea cans transformed into studio apartments to combat Island homelessness

Ninth WeCan Shelter home opens at Maple Pool Campground in Courtenay

May 8, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Ex-CEO of BC Housing called out for conflict of interest involving wife: report

Audit finds Atira Womens Resource Society received about $35 million more than other providers

May 8, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Paramedic shortages still plague B.C. rural areas, but remedies may be in the works

Part-time staffing model, better on-call wages may help areas facing staffing gaps

May 8, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Sooke mayor eyes federal politics with NDP nomination bid

‘I’m giving it serious consideration,’ says Maja Tait

May 8, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Canada’s electronic waste more than tripled in 20 years, study indicates

University researchers find e-waste per person up from 8.3 kg in 2000 to 25.3 kg in 2020

May 8, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Alberta officials say cooler weather and showers help in battle against wildfires

Province reported 108 active fires and about 29,000 evacuees as of Sunday afternoon

May 8, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Out-of-control wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to worsen due to strong winds

Some residents ignoring evacuation orders, others reportedly driving toward fire area

May 8, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >