A new strategy is being worked on to rescue the 2-year-old orca calf near Zeballos. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) says they are working with experts and Ehattesaht First Nation following an unsuccessful rescue attempt on Friday last week. The goal is to finish up planning and logistics...

With snowpack levels at record lows the SCRD says residents could expect to see water restriction implementations earlier than normal.  According to the district, they typically implement Stage 1 restrictions annually on May 1 but this year they are asking the community to start limiting water use before then before...

The District of Sechelt is facing some pushback on proposed changes to the official community plan on development density.  According to a council document, amendment would be done in two parts which would include rationalization of an overly complicated development density policy scheme within the OCP, and provide policies set...

An employment placement specialist on the Sunshine Coast says selective hiring is severely affecting the youth of today. Nancy Martin works at a WorkBC Centre, one of many across the Island and Coast. WorkBC aims to help people find jobs through career tools, blogs, interactive maps, and live chats with...

A Union Bay senior who’s been monitoring nearby ship-breaking operations for years has the courts on her side, at least partially. Mary Reynolds has been using an airborne drone to record videos of the work being done by Deep Water Recovery, a company which dismantles old ships. The operation has...

The province says they're ready to create an atmosphere of respect and safety for everyone as they begin Prevention of Violence Against Women week.  According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada and the cost to deal with the aftermath of...