Tag: Island and Coast

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and...

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Tsunami Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island this evening, Tuesday June 29.

Wildfire situation not as bad as 2023, BC Wildfire Service 

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
Since April the BC Wildfire Service says it has seen close to 750,000 hectares of land burned due to...

Nanaimo councillor wants to consider requesting closure of supervised consumption site

City of Nanaimo Justin Baumgardner -
Nanaimo city council is scheduled to debate a motion to ask Island Health to close the supervised consumption site on Albert Street.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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