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Forestry workers, their families and their supporters made a show of solidarity in Campbell River yesterday morning, after learning that logging protesters would be rallying outside the North Island MLA's office.

Old growth logging in the controversial Fairy Creek and Walbran regions will be deferred for two years, at the request of three south Island First Nations, who will now build their own plan for how best to manage resources in their traditional territories. 

The Marmot Recovery Foundation on the Island have been trying to trap two yellow-bellied invaders in Nanaimo this week, as the cute but unwanted guests may pose a serious risk to the native marmot population.

The second new ferry for the Campbell River to Quadra Island run made its way through Istanbul yesterday and will enter the Mediterranean Sea this morning on its way across the ocean to BC.

The last few recycling drop-off bins in Campbell River and the Comox Valley will be removed permanently by Canada Day, because of years of illegal dumping issues. 

 North Island Powell River MP Rachel Blaney's informal zoom conversation series continues today with Mike Atkins, CEO of the Comox Valley Airport Commission and former Commander of 19 Wing Comox. 

Old growth logging in the controversial Fairy Creek and Walbran regions will be deferred for two years, at the request of three south Island First Nations, who will now build their own plan for how best to manage resources in their traditional territories. 

The Marmot Recovery Foundation on the Island have been trying to trap two yellow-bellied invaders in Nanaimo this week, as the cute but unwanted guests may pose a serious risk to the native marmot population.

An off-duty police officer in Courtenay took a shot of bear spray to the face on Sunday but still managed to arrest a liquor store shoplifter.

Wild weather on the coastline continues today, with another waterspout warning from Environment Canada for the Strait of Georgia from the Comox Valley south past Nanaimo.

A Nanoose grandfather figures he's lucky to be alive after his Ford Ranger was hit by lightning Wednesday afternoon, with him inside. 

A humpback whale that was caught in fishing gear near Gabriola Island yesterday was freed by marine mammal experts after more than eight hours.

Old growth logging in the controversial Fairy Creek and Walbran regions will be deferred for two years, at the request of three south Island First Nations, who will now build their own plan for how best to manage resources in their traditional territories. 

Wild weather on the coastline continues today, with another waterspout warning from Environment Canada for the Strait of Georgia from the Comox Valley south past Nanaimo.

The city of Parksville is trying to set the record straight about a new rec centre proposed for Oceanside, after residents raised environmental concerns earlier this year and after incorrect information about the multiplex project continues to circulate on social media.

Forestry workers, their families and their supporters made a show of solidarity in Campbell River yesterday morning, after learning that logging protesters would be rallying outside the North Island MLA's office.

Old growth logging in the controversial Fairy Creek and Walbran regions will be deferred for two years, at the request of three south Island First Nations, who will now build their own plan for how best to manage resources in their traditional territories. 

The Marmot Recovery Foundation on the Island have been trying to trap two yellow-bellied invaders in Nanaimo this week, as the cute but unwanted guests may pose a serious risk to the native marmot population.

The transition house in Campbell River is starting a new program for women fleeing domestic violence that will allow them to bring their pets, removing one tough decision they may have to make while leaving unsafe situations.

A farmer on Quadra Island had a tense confrontation Monday night with a young grizzly bear that he believes has been killing his goats. 

Wild weather on the coastline continues today, with another waterspout warning from Environment Canada for the Strait of Georgia from the Comox Valley south past Nanaimo.

Several waterspouts were spotted over the ocean near Powell River and Comox Wednesday morning. 

A famous fishing boat from the Deadliest Catch TV show just happened to be in the area to help with a mayday call on Sunday morning near Texada Island. 

Search and rescue volunteers recovered the body of a man believed to have jumped from a B.C. Ferry off Bowen Island yesterday afternoon.

Flags are flying at half-mast at many Island schools and government buildings today and teachers and educators are wearing orange for the week to honour the recent tragic discovery of the remains of hundreds of children at a former residential school in Kamloops.

A Nanoose grandfather figures he's lucky to be alive after his Ford Ranger was hit by lightning Wednesday afternoon, with him inside. 

A humpback whale that was caught in fishing gear near Gabriola Island yesterday was freed by marine mammal experts after more than eight hours.

Forestry workers, their families and their supporters made a show of solidarity in Campbell River yesterday morning, after learning that logging protesters would be rallying outside the North Island MLA's office.

Black market cannabis in BC may be tainted with contaminants, including fungus and arsenic. 

Old growth logging in the controversial Fairy Creek and Walbran regions will be deferred for two years, at the request of three south Island First Nations, who will now build their own plan for how best to manage resources in their traditional territories.