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BC murder suspects found dead
GILLAM, MB- The search for two murder suspects from British Columbia is likely over.The Manitoba RCMP announced today that two bodies, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky, 18,...
Snowbirds practice schedule released
COMOX, B.C- Residents of the Comox Valley should watch the skies later this month.In February, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds announced their return to the Valley for spring training, which...
BC Ferries to add sailings on northern, minor routes
VICTORA, B.C- There will be more ferry sailings next month.According to a news release from BC Ferries, service is being added on ten routes across the coast, with the...
Highway 4 expected to re-open at 6:00
QUALICUM BEACH,B.C- Highway 4 is closed this afternoon.According to DriveBC, the western route is still closed in both directions, nine kilometres east of Cathedral Grove.CHEK News has reported that...
Highway 4 completely closed east of Cathedral Grove due to crash
QUALICUM BEACH, B.C- Traffic along Highway 4 is at a standstill.According to DriveBC, the route has been closed in both directions due to a “vehicle incident” at Koen Road....
Gord Johns still wants herring fishery suspension, assigned as fisheries critic
COURTENAY, B.C- Gord Johns is getting a new role.The Courtenay-Alberni MP has been moved to the role of the federal NDP’s Critic for Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast...
Island Health warning about cholera from herring egg harvest
QUALICUM BEACH, B.C- People should be careful when they’re harvesting herring eggs.That’s according to Island Health, who have issued harvest advice after a small group of people caught cholera...
Avalanche warning issued for Vancouver Island, South Coast
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- There is a risk of avalanches in the backcountry this weekend.According to a special notice from Avalanche Canada, there is a warning in effect from now...
Steelhead LNG CEO says Kwisspa LNG project is on “time out”
VANCOUVER, B.C- The Kwisspa LNG project is on “time out”.That’s according to Nigel Kuzemko, the CEO of Steelhead LNG.The...
Steelhead LNG ceases work on natural gas pipeline, Sarita Bay terminal
ANACLA, B.C- Work on a liquified natural gas terminal and pipeline on Vancouver Island’s west coast appears to be...
Hundreds of guns, explosives seized at Campbell River man’s house
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Hundreds of guns have been seized from a Campbell River home.According to a news release from...
Arctic blast coming to South Coast
EAST VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- Bitterly cold winds and snow are on their way to the South Coast.According to Environment...
Woman struck with hammer in Campbell River domestic assault
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Police in Campbell River are investigating after a woman was allegedly injured by her former partner...
Provincial nurse’s union approves tentative agreement
VICTORIA, B.C- Nurses in British Columbia have a new labour deal.According to a press release from the BC Nurses’...
Snow forecast for Vancouver Island
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C- Snow is coming to sea level tomorrow.That’s according to Environment Canada, who have forecasted snow across...
Grey whale spotted in Courtenay River
COURTENAY, B.C. - A whale was spotted swimming around the Courtenay River today.It’s been identified as a grey whale,...
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Eby and cabinet ministers heading to Ottawa to promote major B.C. projects
Premier David Eby and senior cabinet members are in Ottawa for two days to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and promote major B.C. projects.
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Lake Cowichan council approves bylaw amendment for clinic
A zoning bylaw amendment to allow a new home-based health clinic to open in Lake Cowichan has been approved. The amendment was adopted at Tuesday evening's council meeting.
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