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Underwater gardeners work to restore majestic kelp forests off 91原创 Island

Underwater gardeners work to restore majestic kelp forests off 91原创 Island

Scientists from the University of Victoria are trying to regrow kelp forests amid threats from heat waves, climate change and voracious sea urchins.
Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white

Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white

Canada Day events were held all over the Island. The largest event was at Victoria鈥檚 Inner Harbour.
Environment Canada scientists can now rapidly link heat waves to climate change

Environment Canada scientists can now rapidly link heat waves to climate change

It helps people understand the effects of climate change, says Nathan Gillett, a research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Land trust focused on unprotected section of Comox Valley forest

Land trust focused on unprotected section of Comox Valley forest

The trust described the entire site as 鈥渁 beloved recreational area and a rare local example of a mature, biodiverse forest,鈥 and said it supports an endangered summer run of Chinook salmon.
Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo

Land lease would be effective in early July with centre expected to open in early 2025
Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration

Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration

For the past 20 years 鈥 ever since Monica Miller received her 91原创 citizenship 鈥 the couple have celebrated Canada鈥檚 birthday by inviting the neighbourhood to join in the occasion.
Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down

City council votes to send owner a notice requiring it to apply for a demolition permit
July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community

July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community

A Victoria Chinatown museum is exploring how the federal government sought to bar people of Chinese origin from 91原创 society.
Victoria council pledges $2.4M for affordable project on Johnson Street

Victoria council pledges $2.4M for affordable project on Johnson Street

The $29-million project, known as Village on the Green, is to be spread across two affordable rental buildings at 1132 Johnson St.
Injuries reported in Highway 4 crashes on Canada Day weekend

Injuries reported in Highway 4 crashes on Canada Day weekend

Crashes in Port Alberni and near Cathedral Grove