A 3.1 magnitude quake has hit the western shore of Vancouver Island.  According to the United States Geological Service, it struck just before noon today (May 1), 21 km east northeast of Ucluelet at a depth of 5 kilometres.   The quake is not expected to generate a tsunami, and no...

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) newest Fixed Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) aircraft has assumed Search and Rescue (SAR) duties across the West Coast.  The CC-295 Kingfisher aircraft has entered operational service at 19 Wing Comox, with the airplane assuming 24/7 duties, 365 days a year to support SAR...

With Aaron Gunn the new MP for North Island – Powell River, Powell River’s mayor offers his thoughts. Monday night’s federal election saw Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn win with 31,356 votes, nearly 5,000 more votes than NDP candidate Tanille Johnston who had 26,357 votes. City mayor Ron Woznow says out of...

As the May 1st deadline arrives for all short-term rental hosts in the province to register, the BC Government believes more of these units are now being converted to long-term homes. The government says over 20,000 listings have been registered, but when the legislation was introduced in early 2023 there...

You can pay respects to victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival attack by signing condolence books. The BC Government says the books are a way for the public to send support and offer sympathies after 11 people died and many others injured after a man drove an SUV into the...

32 outdoor recreation projects across BC will be getting support through new grants. The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has announced $254,950 in grants are going to these projects, with the goal of supporting initiatives that create and improve outdoor recreation and nature-based experiences in the province. The council says the...