The Town of Ladysmith is calling on the province to address safety concerns on the Banon Creek Forest Service Road after two recent human-caused fires in the area.Â
Island Health is reminding Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illness as hot temperatures continue across the region.
The Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area Society launches safety and security patrols this evening (Friday) to help protect downtown businesses and enhance after-hours safety. The DDBIA says its nightly Safety and Security Patrols program will create a visible presence to send the message that downtown Duncan takes safety seriously. In partnership with Footprints Security, there will be regular foot and mobile rounds to check doors and entries, get loiterers to move along, respond to minor hazards, and report suspicious activity between 10 pm and 6 am.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
