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Last of the Martin Mars dips its wingtips in water on Vancouver …
Nov 7, 2024 · 1 / 1 The Philippine Mars waterbomber hits the water at Sproat Lake for the first time since 2015. It is expected this final Martin Mars waterbomber will leave the Alberni Valley for Arizona in the next few weeks. (ROB FROLIC PHOTO) Advertisement
‘Bomb cyclone’ headed B.C.’s way not as alarmist as it sounds ...
Nov 19, 2024 · A woman wears a plastic poncho as rain falls in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. Scientific terms to describe weather phenomena, such as atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, have become more commonplace in recent years.
Janice Winnifred Adie - Obituary - Vancouver Island
October 3, 2024. In Loving Memory ~ Janice Winnifred Adie, beloved daughter, aunt, cousin, niece and friend lost her courageous battle with cancer on Oct 3, 2024.
Nearly 3,500 without power as winds gust to 90km/h in Greater …
Dec 18, 2024 · Once anticipated to be the lone sunny day of the week in Greater Victoria, Wednesday (Dec. 18) will start windy. The sun is still set to appear as the region faces gusty westerly winds in the wake of a passing cold front, according to Environment Canada which issued a warning shortly after 6 a.m.
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 the windstorm.
Earthquake near Victoria felt across Island, Lower Mainland
Sep 26, 2024 · A 4-magnitude earthquake trembled B.C.'s coast early Thursday morning (Sept. 26). It was recorded just 18 kilometres from Victoria at 4:05 a.m., according to officials, with a depth of 52 kilometres.
Election signs vandalized in Parksville Qualicum Beach
Oct 8, 2024 · Candidates in the Oceanside-Ladysmith electoral district are reporting vandalism to numerous campaign signs. Brett Fee, candidate for the Conservative Party of B.C., said it was a "real shame" because the money and time devoted to his campaign signs came from volunteers.
Philippine Mars waterbomber prepares for final flight
Nov 30, 2024 · The Philippine Mars will soon be leaving the Alberni Valley — the final Martin Mars waterbomber that has had a presence at Sproat Lake for decades. "Philippine is nearing its final days in Port Alberni and in the next couple of weeks, …