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BC Hydro pulls plug on projects

Two independent renewable power production projects on the North Island appear to have escaped initial cost-saving cuts by BC Hydro.
Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

Tanker research 'subsidy' to Enbridge, Greens say

Elizabeth May accuses the Conservative government of "doing Enbridge's homework" on oil spill hazards off B.C.'s North Coast
Fewer forest fires in sunny B.C. summer

Fewer forest fires in sunny B.C. summer

B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with relatively little forest fire damage.
ICBC seeks 4.9% insurance rate hike

ICBC seeks 4.9% insurance rate hike

ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1

Road closures set for West Coast

HOLBERG-Bridge maintenance and replacement will limit access to Winter Harbour, West Coast Sept. 3-4.
Friends aid family’s recovery

Friends aid family’s recovery

Community steps up to help after boat explosion in Port McNeill.

Council green light for green waste site

The Town will offer a local drop-off location for yard waste and brush clippings, following council's approval last week.
Fisherman airlifted

Fisherman airlifted

Injured man flown to Victoria hospital for treatment.

Vandal damages Bella Bella school

Attack on community school causes an estimated $100,000 in damage.
Bargaining returns with school year

Bargaining returns with school year

Negotiations with unions representing more than 25,000 school support staff are back on next week, with a strike mandate already in place