Environment

Soggy spring making way for scorching sun, Nanaimo transitions into summer

NANAIMO - If the weatherman is close to correct, Sunday, June 28 could be the hottest day of 2020 so far.Forecasters are calling for temperatures around 26 degrees which would match high marks set thi...

Jun 28, 2020

Tourists still flocking to Cathedral Grove despite park closure

NANAIMO - People can't stay away from one of Vancouver Island's premier attractions, despite it being closed due to COVID-19. Approximately 80 warnings between May 15 and June 15 were given to people ...

Jun 24, 2020

Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15

EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...

Jun 23, 2020

New family-friendly mountain bike trail opens at Englishman River Falls

NANAIMO - Families looking to wind their way through the gorgeous mid-island now have more opportunities. A 2.3 kilometre multi-use trail within Englishman River Falls Provincial Park officially opene...

Jun 20, 2020

Blow torch used to burn weeds backfires on Parksville home owner

PARKSVILLE - A recent attempt to burn unwanted weeds under a cedar hedge in Parksville went completely off the rails.Parksville Fire Rescue assistant chief Steven Liedl said damage caused by misuse of...

Jun 18, 2020

Second rare grizzly bear spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary family

BANFF, Alta. - A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park. Earlier this spring, an unusual white grizzly bear was revealed publicly after it was seen by a Banff family alo...

Jun 16, 2020

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch

EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...

Jun 08, 2020

Nanoose Bay girl turns marine trash into statue for school project

NANOOSE BAY - A local fifth grade student's year-end project was a slam dunk.Ten-year-old Aspengrove School student Coco Reagh collected marine junk to create an over six-foot tall figure of debris.Re...

Jun 08, 2020

'It was a substantial distance:' Nanaimo area man seriously injured in fall on Mt. Arrowsmith

NANAIMO - An estimated 60 metre fall on slippery rocks and hardened snow near Mt. Arrowsmith's summit sent a hiker to hospital with significant head injuries. Alberni Valley Rescue Squad search manage...

Jun 07, 2020

Cathedral Grove too busy to re-open with other B.C. parks

NANAIMO - One of Vancouver Island's premiere attractions won't be open to the public for the near future. Macmillan Provincial Park, which is the larger park around the beloved Cathedral Grove, remain...

May 29, 2020