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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 >

UPDATE: Bald Range Creek wildfire being held, BC Hydro waiting for safe access

Power remains out for 69 BC Hydro customers

Jul 18, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

Take a historic ride inside iconic Second World War planes in Penticton

The Flying Legends of Victory Tour is in Penticton until July 23

Jul 18, 2023 1:38 PM Read more >

Langford Costco workers douse brush fire, keep it from losing control

Fire chief suspects discarded cigarette sparked fire in drought conditions

Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Drones, ATVs hamper B.C.’s wildfire fighting efforts

Anyone caught operating a drone in the vicinity of a wildfire could face fines or jail time

Jul 18, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Bus catches fire on Hwy 16, stranding tourists; B.C. firefighters respond

No one was injured in July 16 blaze

Jul 18, 2023 1:22 PM Read more >