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Mount Con Reid Fire grows to 1,577 hectares in Strathcona Provincial Park

Fire has now engulfed other fire in the Wolf River valley

Aug 21, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Air quality advisory in effect on Vancouver Island due to wildfires

Island region likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke for next 24-48 hours, says Environment Canada

Aug 19, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

2 largest fires continue to burn within Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island

Mount Con Reid and North River fires each exceed 100 hectares

Aug 19, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

111 animals, including reptile, seized from B.C. property; SPCA investigating

Cats, dogs, reptile among distressed critters removed from Lower Mainland property Aug. 16

Aug 18, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

Forecast shows Vancouver Island engulfed in smoke by Saturday

Light particles expected to become heavier by late evening across the Island

Aug 18, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

First Nations seek to join case supporting Discovery Islands fish farm closures

Coalition of 19 nations says they have an obligation to protect wild salmon

Aug 16, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Derelict boats, Part 2: ‘A persistent source of pollution’ in B.C. and beyond

Contaminants shed by abandoned vessels causing concern about ocean health

Aug 15, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Comox Valley heat wave: Here are some ways to stay cool

A heat warning has officially been issued for Aug. 13 to Aug. 17

Aug 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Comox Valley student invited to Women’s U18 West Camp for Team Canada Rugby

Sadie Williams, 16, is one of Western Canada’s 40 most promising players in her age category

Aug 12, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Minister apologizes to grandmother of boy who died in foster care

An 11-year-old endured horrible abuse in an eastern Fraser Valley community before dying in 2021

Aug 11, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >