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Pilot killed in crash near Tofino was collecting air samples for scientific agency: friend

Pilot killed in crash near Tofino was collecting air samples for scientific agency: friend

The pilot killed in a plane crash near Tofino was an air force veteran who flew a specially modified aircraft on contract for a U.S. scientific agency. Heinz (Hal) Schulz had a contract with the U.S.
Avalanche warning in effect for Sea-to-Sky area

Avalanche warning in effect for Sea-to-Sky area

Public advisory covers much of Southern B.C. and Alberta
Sixth earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Sixth earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

No damage was reported.
How to manage mental health over the holidays

How to manage mental health over the holidays

Stick to routines as much as possible, prioritize your time so you can relax, here are some resources for getting the help you need

UPDATE: Man dies in police custody on Mary Hill Bypass, IIO investigates

The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday night and led to the closure of the Mary Hill Bypass
Police pull over a Santa in a sidecar for bad driving

Police pull over a Santa in a sidecar for bad driving

Sure, Rudolph with his nose so bright is fine at night, but during the day he still needs to use his signals.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes of the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes of the coast of B.C.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of B.C. in the morning on Monday, Dec. 23. The agency notes that the earthquake was 10 km in depth and was located 166 km west of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.

Police incident shuts down Mary Hill Bypass

Traffic was closed in both directions for five hours Sunday night
Sleepless in Coquitlam, bears out looking for food

Sleepless in Coquitlam, bears out looking for food

The city of Coquitlam is warning residents to remove all bear attractants as bruins are still wandering the city
Vancouver-produced film investigates effects of tanker traffic on whales

Vancouver-produced film investigates effects of tanker traffic on whales

Documentary The Whale and the Raven screens at Vancity Jan. 10 to 16