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Outage in Port Alice caused by crow hitting the power line

There was no power in the Village of Port Alice for most of the day on Tuesday, July 9, after a crow ended up coming into contact with the power line. "This caused a trip back at the substation," said Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro spokesperson.

Jul 16, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Quatsino coast guard crew assists kayakers in distress, brings them safely to shore

Two kayakers activated their SAR system during the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10

Jul 15, 2024 2:31 PM Read more >

Deadly crash in B.C. causes Sunday road closure

2-vehicle collision follows series of fatal crashes throughout province

Jul 14, 2024 9:32 AM Read more >

Highway 1 reopens after crash near Boston Bar, 2 dead

Details still scarce over crash that killed 2 people

Jul 12, 2024 9:53 AM Read more >

UPDATE: 4 earthquakes hit off the west coast of Vancouver Island

No tsunami expected after four earthquakes

Jul 11, 2024 9:16 AM Read more >

Whale researcher says orphan orca ‘likely’ seen off Vancouver Island

Video shows a young orca surfacing in Friendly Cove on Friday

Jul 7, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

B.C. pumps $3B into electricity system upgrades across Vancouver Island

New substations, underground cables and other upgrades a response to increased clean energy demands

Jul 5, 2024 1:29 PM Read more >

Island RCMP investigating possible fatal overnight collision involving pedestrian

RCMP in the Comox Valley is investigating a possible fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred early Friday morning (June 28) in Courtenay.

Jun 28, 2024 11:49 AM Read more >

Faster internet now available for 5 more island communities

The province's investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities

Jun 28, 2024 8:48 AM Read more >

Port Hardy RCMP seize large quantity of drugs and cash

'The Port Hardy RCMP remains focused on targeting and disrupting illicit drug trafficking in our community'

Jun 24, 2024 1:08 PM Read more >