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Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years
Dec 6, 2024 · The Philippine Mars has flown for the first time in 17 years. "Today's flight was short and so sweet," pilot Pete Killin posted on social media following the flight on Tuesday, Dec. 3, …
Port Alberni RCMP appeal for more information in Amber …
Oct 16, 2024 · Hall was seen making a purchase at McDonald's on Johnston Road at 7:02 a.m. At 8 a.m., Amber failed to turn up for work. After leaving Port Alberni, Hall was seen making a …
Rebuild? Whale museum team wants to after Telegraph Cove fire ...
Jan 3, 2025 · The Whale Interpretive Centre at Telegraph Cove, B.C., once housed the largest collection of marine mammal specimens in the province and welcomed about 10,000 visitors …
John William Morris - Obituary - Vancouver Island
December 20, 1927 - November 14, 2024. In loving memory ~ It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Morris. John passed away at Nanaimo General Hospital after a …
EXCLUSIVE: Ministry investigated for alleged breach over …
Oct 24, 2024 · 1 / 1 The Bay Brown's Bay Packing Co. spent $1.5 million to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility, according to its website. A 2019 video shows a greyish effluent …
Firefighters finish Telegraph Cove cleanup, whale museum says …
Jan 2, 2025 · North Island fire crews have officially left Telegraph Cove. After a massive fire occurred early in the morning on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) that ended up engulfing numerous …
Bruce Baillie - Obituary - Vancouver Island Free Daily
July 7, 1954 - November 16, 2024. In loving memory ~ Bruce Baillie, known affectionately as The Man, The Myth, The Legend, was born on July 7, 1954, and passed away on November 16, …
Brian Long Harris - Obituary - Vancouver Island
May 26, 1946 - December 21, 2024. In loving memory ~ Our beloved Brian has left this earthly realm. Brian was born in Jamaica to Charlie and Valerie Harris.
UPDATE: 'Bomb cyclone' leaves thousands without power, shuts …
Nov 20, 2024 · UPDATE: A release from BC Hydro early Wednesday morning, Nov. 20: "BC Hydro crews made significant progress overnight restoring power to customers impacted by …