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Island First Nation closes clam beaches after 'human error' diesel spill at fish farm near Zeballos

Island First Nation closes clam beaches after 'human error' diesel spill at fish farm near Zeballos

Up to 8,000 litres of diesel fuel spilled into Esperanza Inlet while it was being transferred at a Grieg Seafood fish farm
Ocean levels still high, more rain on horizon after weekend storm

Ocean levels still high, more rain on horizon after weekend storm

Significant rain on the Island’s west coast and the capital region is expected Tuesday and Wednesday, shoreline areas still at risk of storm surges
All about fun: KidsStart offers one-to-one support for youth

All about fun: KidsStart offers one-to-one support for youth

Non-profit program, supported by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Christmas Fund, helps kids from families who have had a brush with the criminal justice system
Conservatives win sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ federal byelection amid turmoil in Ottawa

Conservatives win sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ federal byelection amid turmoil in Ottawa

LANGLEY, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — In another blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals, the federal Conservatives have won a byelection in the British Columbia riding of Cloverdale-Langley City.
CRD increases tipping fees at Hartland Landfill

CRD increases tipping fees at Hartland Landfill

The fee to dispose of controlled waste — such as animal carcasses and demolition waste — and asbestos will increase to $214 per tonne from the current $157.
Former Green MLA to serve as lead negotiator for Tsartlip

Former Green MLA to serve as lead negotiator for Tsartlip

In his new role, Adam Olsen will steer his nation’s negotiations with the federal, provincial, regional and local governments, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries and other entities
Downtown Victoria UPCC closed to in-person appointments on Tuesday

Downtown Victoria UPCC closed to in-person appointments on Tuesday

The closure is the result of a planned power outage while sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Hydro upgrades the centre’s electrical system
Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

Horgan memorial in Colwood draws thousands; prime minister pays tribute

John Horgan was premier of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ from 2017 to 2022. He died on Nov. 12 after a third bout with cancer.
Port Alberni stabbing victim in critical condition

Port Alberni stabbing victim in critical condition

Police carried the victim out of the two-storey building and rode in the back seat while attempting to keep pressure on the victim’s wounds, Port Alberni RCMP say
Child-care centre in the works on Esquimalt High grounds

Child-care centre in the works on Esquimalt High grounds

The Esquimalt Child Care Centre, due for completion in November 2025, will be separate from the school and is expected to have space for 36 children