The NDP’s Ferry Critic says the Government needs to prove a cable ferry system is safe before moving forward. This after an announcement Friday the run between Buckley Bay and Denman Island will be switched to the system starting in 2014. Gary Coons says communities have to be properly consulted. He says telling a community … [Read more...]
Cable ferry to serve Denman Island
November 23, 2012 by
The NDP’s ferry critic says BC Ferries must consult with the community on a cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island. Gary Coons says communities want to know their safety concerns are under control, such as navigational hazards. "I think the current government needs to step in. They've stepped in to do the consolations throughout … [Read more...]
Fire crews spending night on Hardy Island
October 7, 2012 by
Provincial fire crews had to be boated to Hardy Island after a propane fire involving two outbuildings spread to nearby forest. Coastal Fire Information Officer Donna MacPherson says because it was so dark, crews won't know how big the fire is until daybreak. "We've got five people who arrived by boat. Four of them are firefighters who are staying … [Read more...]
Undiscovered Hawaii: The Big Island
September 1, 2012 by
Come for the Kilauea Volcano, and stay on Hawaii's Big Island for the culture and cuisine. With the recent opening of the Lava Lava Beach Club, the island's got a whole new look and feel. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Prolific cigarette thief could be at work on Vancouver Island
August 19, 2012 by
Police on Vancouver Island may be dealing with a serial cigarette thief, and it looks like those buying in bulk from the local Costco are the target. There have been several incidents where store owners have been followed back to their stores where they unload the cigarettes only to return minutes later to find them gone. The latest theft happened … [Read more...]
Two men rescued after boat flips off Vancouver Island
July 21, 2012 by
Two men have been rescued off the east coast of Vancouver Island, after a large wave capsized their small boat, dumping them into frigid ocean waters. Air Force Captain Trevor Reid says it happened near Texada Island Saturday afternoon. A passing sailboat was first to rescue the pair, with a Cormorant helicopter arriving soon after. "They weren't … [Read more...]
Ultralight ditches off Vancouver Island
July 15, 2012 by
An ultralight aircraft with two aboard has ditched in waters near Schooner Cove - that's north of Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. The pilot declared a mayday around 9:00 a.m. and brought the aircraft down for a water landing. The pilot and his passenger have been rescued by the crew of a coast guard vessel out of French Creek. An official at the … [Read more...]
Gas leak on Annacis Island
July 10, 2012 by
Thieves are being blamed for a gas leak this morning on Annacis Island. Delta fire and police are investigating a site in the 500-block of Ebury Place where it appears thieves drilled into several gas tanks causing the fuel to leak down drains into the sewer. Delta Police Constable Ciaran Feenan says they haven't determined yet how much damage has … [Read more...]
