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Soldiers from Edmonton head for fire zone

225 army members, vehicles on way to Williams Lake

Jul 20, 2017 1:20 PM Read more >

Welfare, disability rates to see $100 boost

New rates are $1,133 for a person receiving disability assistance, $710 for income assistance

Jul 20, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands

Kind gestures help soften the anxiety as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth

Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Parksville Qualicum Beach News highlights, July 20

Publisher Peter McCully highlight the top stories in today’s paper

Jul 20, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.

Jul 20, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

More than 50 illegal fires reported in two days: Coastal Fire Centre

Ignoring a fire ban carries a $1,150 fine

Jul 20, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Premier John Horgan appoints new ICBC, BC Hydro chairs

Christy Clark appointees Barry Penner, Brad Bennett out

Jul 20, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

CRD announces 41 homes lost to date in the Cariboo

Number likely to rise

Jul 19, 2017 7:10 PM Read more >

The ‘Postmen’ ship supplies to communities impacted by wildfires

Donations come from around B.C. and Alberta

Jul 19, 2017 4:45 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: The health impacts on evacuees

Evacuees are stressed and emotional while also resilient and strong

Jul 19, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >