Be aware of suspicious emails. That warning is from the RCMP, which says that on Tuesday, the Powell River detachment received a call about an email that looked like it was from the RCMP Cyber Crime Unit, telling the recipient they were under investigation for Child Pornography offences. The email demanded...

It is a very striking image. That’s how Humpback researcher and communications and education lead for the Marine Education Research Society Jackie Hildering described the photo of an ocean sunfish taken off the coast of Vancouver Island. The photo was taken last month at Kyuoquot Sound by Tashi Townley, showcasing the...

As inflation continues to affect many in the province, one Island animal hospital has been feeling the pinch. The MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is an organization that focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife in the Comox Valley, with President Warren Warttig saying that inflation has hit the centre hard. “We’re...

 A local MLA has been ousted by the provincial government following an internal investigation conducted by the NDP caucus.   Adam Walker started his career in politics after serving as a town councilor in Qualicum Beach from 2018 to 2020 and was elected to represent the riding as MLA for...

You could give feedback to BC Ferries at a community drop-in later this month. The ferry-line says their teams will be visiting communities they serve in individual sessions to provide information and updates for each community. The goal is to allow team members to meet with the community face-to-face, while giving...

You can expect stepped-up enforcement while driving along the highway, as BC RCMP’s Distracted Driving and Occupant Restraint enforcement campaign continues. On the weekend of September 8 to 10, BC Highway Patrol conducted multiple enforcement activities in Campbell River and Powell River. It led to 5 impaired driving infractions, 5...