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Investigation continues into naval fuel spill off B.C.’s West Coast

Investigation continues into naval fuel spill off B.C.’s West Coast

“As far as we’re concerned, any spill is one spill too many”
UPDATE: Highway 4 reopened near Coombs Junction after earlier incident

UPDATE: Highway 4 reopened near Coombs Junction after earlier incident

Driver of SUV sent to hospital with ‘non-life threatening injuries’
Snow in the forecast for Vancouver Island

Snow in the forecast for Vancouver Island

Environment Canada is calling for up to four centimetres of snow to fall Wednesday
Wounded Warrior Run 2018 leaves Port Hardy

Wounded Warrior Run 2018 leaves Port Hardy

The Wounded Warrior Run is a relay run where a group of runners cover Vancouver Island in seven days
Water main flushing in parts of East Courtenay

Water main flushing in parts of East Courtenay

Flushing will continue for three weeks, beginning Feb. 19
Fire crews save Merville house

Fire crews save Merville house

Working in tandem, firefighters from Courtenay and Oyster River managed to save a Merville house from burning to the ground Saturday around 6 p.m.
Proud parents cheer on Island-raised athletes at Winter Olympics

Proud parents cheer on Island-raised athletes at Winter Olympics

Parents remember their kids as young athletes before the Olympics
UPDATED: Alberta’s wine ban won’t impact Vancouver Island producers

UPDATED: Alberta’s wine ban won’t impact Vancouver Island producers

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s political spat that has pitted bitumen against sauvignon blanc doesn’t appear like it will have a direct impact on Vancouver Island wine producers, at least for now.
Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point Tuesday

Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point Tuesday

The Canadian Coast Guard responded to a report of a sinking vessel near April Point on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point yesterday

Coast Guard responds to sinking vessel near April Point yesterday

Yesterday afternoon the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a report of a sinking vessel near April Point.