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NTC to host healing gathering for families of missing Indigenous women and girls

The healing gathering will take place at Maht Mahs gym from Sept. 12-14

Aug 31, 2017 10:19 AM Read more >

Seven-foot Sturgeon caught in Somass River

A Hupacasath fisherman caught and released the fish last week

Aug 31, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni woman hopes to recover engagement ring taken from Ladysmith gas station

A Port Alberni woman engaged since March is desperately hoping for the return of her engagement ring.

Aug 30, 2017 5:10 PM Read more >

Vigil for injured Comox Valley slo-pitch player ends tragically

The Comox Valley slo-pitch player critically injured during a game has passed away.

Aug 30, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Public hearing held tomorrow for subdivision proposal near McCoy Lake

Applicant wants to rezone large property to accommodate 11 five-acre parcels

Aug 30, 2017 3:20 PM Read more >

Atlantic salmon caught in B.C. waters

The fish are believed to be from a damaged fish farm in the US that unleashed upwards of 300,000 into Puget Sound.

Aug 30, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Crews contain 0.72-hectare fire near Cameron Lake

Small blaze continues into Wednesday evening as firefighters remain on site

Aug 30, 2017 9:19 AM Read more >

Heatwave sparks surge in power usage

BC Hydro says a new electricity consumption record was set on Monday.

Aug 30, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: BC Hydro removes Salmon River Diversion Dam

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Aug 30, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Washington State fires causing smokey skies in Alberni

Smoke is expected to dissipate by this evening

Aug 29, 2017 2:57 PM Read more >