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New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

An additional 13 sites at China Beach Campground will feature new showers and flush toilets
Comox Valley Search and Rescue team saves unconscious skier at Mt. Cain

Comox Valley Search and Rescue team saves unconscious skier at Mt. Cain

'With time being critical, 49 North Helicopters transported members of our team to the scene'
Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

A flying object the size of a small car was seen above the town on Jan. 8
Billy Proctor receives 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement

Billy Proctor receives 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement

Billy Proctor was one of the six nominees chosen to receive the award
Port Alice's planned power outage was a necessary one, says BC Hydro

Port Alice's planned power outage was a necessary one, says BC Hydro

Port Alice had an emergency planned power outage on Jan. 7
North Island—Powell River federal candidates react to Justin Trudeau resignation

North Island—Powell River federal candidates react to Justin Trudeau resignation

MP Rachel Blaney and candidates for the North Island - Powell River federal electoral riding react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation annoucement
Saanich Police makes record number of impaired driving stops in 2024

Saanich Police makes record number of impaired driving stops in 2024

278 drivers lost their licences for 90 days, more than twice the 2023 number
Owners plan to rebuild Telegraph Cove after fire, RDMW offers support

Owners plan to rebuild Telegraph Cove after fire, RDMW offers support

The flames consumed the pub, restaurant, Tide Rip Tours office, Prince of Whales office and the Whale Interpretive Centre
Green Party leader Elizabeth May takes aim at Trump in viral speech

Green Party leader Elizabeth May takes aim at Trump in viral speech

'We do not aspire to be the 51st state,' May said
Rebuild? Whale museum team wants to after Telegraph Cove fire devastation

Rebuild? Whale museum team wants to after Telegraph Cove fire devastation

Blaze turned 4 decades of volunteer whale skeleton restoration to ash