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Research looks to track spread of norovirus at sea — before it infects oysters

Research looks to track spread of norovirus at sea — before it infects oysters

A Vancouver Island University professor is embarking on research to learn about norovirus in the marine environment, where it could batter the multimillion-dollar shellfish industry.
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Flooding forces dozens from homes amid state of emergency in Cowichan Valley

Flooding forces dozens from homes amid state of emergency in Cowichan Valley

Heavy rain flooded homes in parts of the Cowichan Valley with chest-deep water Saturday, displacing residents in Crofton and more than one-quarter of people living on Halalt First Nation land.
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Record low chum salmon count in West Vancouver

Record low chum salmon count in West Vancouver

Returns of chum salmon in West Vancouver’s Brothers Creek watershed have hit a record low.
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Squamish's population estimate dips in 2019: Stats Can

Squamish's population estimate dips in 2019: Stats Can

Latest statistics reveal recent decrease, but long-term increase
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Conservation officers issue warning after orphaned bear cub captured in North Van

Conservation officers issue warning after orphaned bear cub captured in North Van

Conservation officers and animal welfare advocates are urging the public to be careful about their garbage after an orphaned bear cub was captured in a residential area of North Vancouver and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation centre recently.
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'Code red': How the Sea to Sky Gondola team managed news of the cut cable

'Code red': How the Sea to Sky Gondola team managed news of the cut cable

Public relations manager shares insights in the aftermath at Squamish presentation
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ICBC adjuster charged with fraud in North Vancouver

ICBC adjuster charged with fraud in North Vancouver

Claims adjuster alleged to have stolen over $400,000 from Crown corp
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Four Islanders charged with human trafficking after girls found in speeding vehicles

Four Islanders charged with human trafficking after girls found in speeding vehicles

Four people from Vancouver Island have been arrested and charged with trafficking two young girls. On Tuesday afternoon, an off-duty RCMP officer spotted three vehicles driving at speed east on Highway 1 toward Swift Current, Sask.
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LNG Canada among B.C. companies restricting travel to China

LNG Canada among B.C. companies restricting travel to China

B.C. businesses with partners and affiliates in China confirm they have been taking steps to limit travel to and from China by their employees, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Derelict 30ft-vessel possibly adrift in Howe Sound

Derelict 30ft-vessel possibly adrift in Howe Sound

Navigational Warning has been issued for cabin cruiser last seen at Britannia Beach
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