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Resistance activities continue on Northwest pipeline construction site, police make 2 more arrests

Resistance activities continue on Northwest pipeline construction site, police make 2 more arrests

The individuals were arrested for contempt of court order and mischief and then released
Are you this dog’s owner? BC SPCA looking out for dog displaced during Abbotsford flooding

Are you this dog’s owner? BC SPCA looking out for dog displaced during Abbotsford flooding

The dog was brought from the Chilliwack branch to Maple Ridge due to evacuations
Vancouver Island forestry workers rally against old-growth deferral

Vancouver Island forestry workers rally against old-growth deferral

Provincial decisions ‘threat to forestry jobs’ say opponents
Quesnel pulp mill to shut down due to flooding and transportation issues

Quesnel pulp mill to shut down due to flooding and transportation issues

Around 220 employees have been temporarily laid off at two West Fraser pulp mills
Ship-breaking generates complaints from Union Bay

Ship-breaking generates complaints from Union Bay

A public notice says ship-breaking activities that contravene regional district bylaws are taking place in Union Bay.
High-speed internet on its way to Hornby, Denman islands

High-speed internet on its way to Hornby, Denman islands

Hornby and Denman Island residents have voted overwhelmingly in favour of high-speed internet.
Jonathan Kerr wins vacant seat in Comox council byelection

Jonathan Kerr wins vacant seat in Comox council byelection

Doctor attracts 54 per cent of vote and will replace Pat McKenna
Charge of assaulting police officer stayed against driver at Courtenay traffic stop

Charge of assaulting police officer stayed against driver at Courtenay traffic stop

Ocampo pleaded guilty to MVA charge for driving while prohibited in early 2020
UPDATED: Flood watch for all of Vancouver Island as heavy rain set to return tonight

UPDATED: Flood watch for all of Vancouver Island as heavy rain set to return tonight

B.C. River Forecast Centre warns of rising flood potential throughout the region
Cumberland looks to protect Perseverance Creek watershed

Cumberland looks to protect Perseverance Creek watershed

Planning initiative includes village, Mosaic, forest society and KFN
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