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More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
Hope remains that pumps not necessary to maintain Cowichan River
With the arrival of September it's still uncertain whether pumps will be needed to ensure the water level in the Cowichan River will remain adequate for fish and other aquatic life.
IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer
The Independent Investigations Office is not recommending action against an off-duty RCMP officer driving a vehicle that hit two pedestrians in April.
One person dies in collision on Malahat
The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.
Line painting on North Cowichan roads for next three to four weeks
The Municipality of North Cowichan is repainting the lines on roadways. The work will be performed day and night for three to four weeks.
Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday
The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.
Update: Wesley Ridge wildfire grows to nearly 500 hectares
The Wesley Ridge wildfire continues to grow and has reached nearly five-hundred hectares. The BC Wildfire Service estimates 494 hectares of forest has been burned since the fire was first noticed on July 31.
Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to creep up
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded ten per cent more sales in July compared to the same month last year. According to the most recent market report, there were 806 unit sales across all property types on the Island in July and year-over-year active listings were up one per cent, with 4,512 units listed. VIREB chair Olivier Naud says the island’s market is at the top end of balanced, with about six months of inventory.
Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System
The Tsunami Advisory issued Tuesday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning.
NIWRC’s beloved white raven passes away
The staff of North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre at Parksville are mourning the loss of Blizzard, the Centre's white raven.
Island Health says feral kitten in Chemainus area tested for rabies
Island Health is alerting Chemainus residents that a feral kitten in the area has tested positive for rabies.The free-roaming...
Low water level creates challenges but Cowichan River in better shape than 2023
There is optimism the fish die-off of two years ago in the Cowichan River will not be repeated this summer, despite the challenging conditions. Tom Rutherford of the Cowichan Watershed Board says following the loss of more than one-hundred thousand fish in the summer of 2023, a comprehensive monitoring system was created for the river to assist management decisions.
Extra caution needed as wildfire danger is high to extreme on Vancouver Island
The BC Wildfire Service says the fire danger for most of Vancouver Island is rated as high, with the southern portion of the Island from Nanaimo down to Victoria rated as extreme. Coastal Fire Centre Information Officer Julia Caranchi says it's the result of the hot weather and lack of rain, conditions that are currently expected to remain for at least another week.
Nanaimo area wildfire now held by BC Wildfire Service crews
The BC Wildfire Service says the three hectare Nanaimo River Road fire is now being held.Julia Caranchi of the...
BC moves to reduce trade barriers with other provinces
British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Yukon have signed an agreement to continue removing inter-provincial trade barriers.The agreement is expected...
Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson
An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes new recovery centre in North CowichanÂ
A new recovery centre in North Cowichan was welcomed by dignitaries and supporters at an event yesterday (Sept. 12) on Norcross Road.
Herd Road re-opens to public traffic after months of constructionÂ
Herd Road is going to be ready to open to traffic starting on Sept. 16.
Ladysmith residents sweepingly approve of Spring Clean-Up serviceÂ
Half of respondents approved of the Town of Ladysmith's handling of the Spring Clean-Up program.
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
More Shaikh Al Kar products recalled in B.C. due to salmonella
A recall of Shaikh Al Kar products due to possible salmonella contamination is expanding in British Columbia.Â
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