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Jan 29, 2025 · The Ministry of Forests has announced an extension to the Fairy Creek old-growth deferral, continuing protection for the watershed. "I am working to put people and communities back at the heart of forestry," said Forests Minister Ravi Parmar.

6 days ago · For a second time, the world watched as Tahlequah, an endangered southern resident killer whale, struggled to keep her dead newborn calf afloat in the Salish Sea. But with Ottawa failing to take urgent action to protect the 73 remaining orcas, a coalition of environmental groups is suing two federal ...

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Sooke RCMP announced Jan. 3 that they are investigating a two-vehicle collision that resulted in a fatality. The accident which occurred on Jan. 2 just before 4:00 p.m. took place at the 5000 block of Sooke Road (Highway 14) when a car collided with a truck.

Jan 16, 2025 · Port Alberni City Council wants to see its fire department responding to fewer medical calls. The Port Alberni Fire Department saw a two percent decrease in calls in 2024, but it was still the second busiest year on record, fire chief Mike Owens told council on Jan. 13. Call volume in general has ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Port Alberni City Council has agreed to slightly reduce the museum budget for 2025, but the mayor warns that more cuts could be coming. During a regular meeting of council on Monday, Jan. 27, council agreed to reduce the museum budget by $31,500 in 2025, which will reduce the operating hours by one hour each day.

5 days ago · U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy. The federal government has been working to reassure Canadians that it is has a robust plan to respond with retaliatory measures.

Jan 29, 2025 · ‘I hope it shakes all of us awake to what this crisis is and the toll that it's taking,’: organizer

4 days ago · Rob Hutchins, Ladysmith's longest-serving mayor, has been awarded the town's first-ever Freedom of the Town honour, a testament to his transformative leadership and community contributions. The award, established in 2023, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the ...