Listen Live
10 C
Sechelt

Now playing play

spot_img

Island & Coast

Island & Coast

- Advertisement -

Provincial

- Advertisement -

National

Top Stories

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

More News Happening

Salmon farm transition details allegedly revealed at US seafood show

The federal fisheries minister may have spilled the beans about transition plans for BC salmon farms. According to Emmy award-winning food writer Michael-Ann Rowe, Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier says her government is “not shutting down any more farms” in BC but won’t be issuing any more licences, either, for now. Rowe...

Vista Radio brings back ‘Icons’ of music on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Vista Radio’s newest radio station will hit the airwaves this afternoon, bringing the “Icons” of music to the Island and Sunshine Coast. 91.7 ICON Radio, formerly Coast FM, went live at noon today in Sechelt. Listeners can enjoy music crossing multiple decades including classic hits that shaped radio, to one...

 BC Ferries looks to add cheaper sailings 

BC Ferries says they are making it easier and cheaper for travelers by offering more discounted fares starting next month.  In a media release, they say passengers are being offered more benefits, and savings, when it comes to booking in advance with more saver fares and reduced cancelation fees for...

Changes to shishalh swiya dock management plan proposed

Significant changes to the dock management plan are being proposed by both the province and the shishalh Nation.  The province says forming an advisory group to oversee, and review changes, will help address changes and community interests while protecting shishalh rights.  They add public engagement throughout this process has allowed ministry...

BC Wildfire Service says record breaking wildfires helping to draw high applicant numbers

While not a record, BC Wildfire Service says they are seeing a high volume of applicants which may help if 2024 becomes another devastating season. According to minister of Forests Bruce Ralston, the service has got around 1,700 applications this year and it is an encouraging sign. “I think the season...

Gathering will highlight traditional Indigenous food systems, share knowledge

First Nations from around the Island will be taking part in a Traditional Food Gathering next week, to share knowledge about food sovereignty. That’s when people control all aspects of their food, from production to consumption. For First Nations, that means sharing and re-learning traditional methods of harvesting and preparing...
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -