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On July 24, 2024, a devastating wildfire swept through the remote mountain town in Jasper National Park in Alberta's Rockies, ...
Saanich firefighters are reminding the public of the high wildfire risk across the South Island after crews contained a grass fire near the summit of Mount Tolmie Saturday night.
There is now a tension within the Islands Trust and Gulf Island communities between those who value environmental protections above all, and those who believe the Islands Trust also has a duty to ...
Around 5 p.m. Saturday, the Saanich Fire Department was called to a fire at the summit of Mount Tolmie in Saanich.
The COFC hopes the campfire ban implemented this week helps reduce the number of human-caused wildfire, after reporting 75 ...
A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit related to the use of solitary ...
On Aug. 7, a select group of pro-level NBA basketball players will be making a stop at the CARSA Gym on the University of ...
Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country's premiers arrive in Ontario's cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations.
Housing Needs Assessment done by the Islands Trust projected that Gabriola’s population could grow to more than 5200 people by 2041. This growth projection is in line with the 2024 Health and ...
An organization in Courtenay is hoping to raise $50,000 before the school year begins after a loss of funding could mean a reduction in programs that support youth, the community and food security.
The PAFD and the BCWS battled a blaze in Dry Creek that started Friday and had crews returning Saturday to tackle smoldering hot spots.
In this week's VIBE, CHEK arts & entertainment producer Steve Grebanier, gives us a sample of just some of the top musical events performing on the Island from July 22 to 27.