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WEBSep 20, 2024 · Rivers Edge project breaks ground, bringing 200 new homes to Cowichan Tribes. Rivers Edge will provide 200 homes with features such as underground parking, commercial space, and a cafe. Sep 20, 2024 12:41 PM Read more >.
Off-grid Hesquiaht celebrates new solar, run-of-river hydro power
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Aug. 8 marked a milestone day for the little community of about 55 people, as they celebrated the culmination of Ah’ta’apq Creek Hydropower, a renewable energy project that spent nearly 20 years on the shelves. After finally getting greenlit, it was almost quashed due to pandemic restrictions. 0 seconds of 59 secondsVolume 0%.
VIDEO: B.C.'s iconic water bomber settles into its new concrete home
WEBAug 30, 2024 · An iconic Martin Mars waterbomber is home on the north apron of the BC Aviation Museum, adjacent to the Victoria International Airport in North Saanich. Securing the historic aircraft and the move to its new home in North Saanich is the culmination of more than 300 individuals and a dozen organizations over two-and-a-half years.
YouTuber returns to Langford for stealth camping adventure
WEBApr 23, 2022 · Steve Wallis spent a night on Langford Lake, with the video netting more than 500,000 views. Alberta YouTuber Steve Wallis recently returned to Langford with a video of him ‘stealth camping’ on an island in Langford Lake, which has been viewed more than 511,000 times since being posted April 21. (Screenshot courtesy of Steve Wallis/YouTube)
Vancouver Island's oldest craft brewery finds new home amid 35
WEBAug 31, 2024 · In a move the partners say underscores the resilience and collaborative spirit of the craft beer industry, Vancouver Island Brewing (VIB) has announced an innovative partnership with Phillips Brewing & Malting Company. This strategic alliance, set to commence on Nov. 1, will see Phillips take over ...
Earthquake near Victoria felt across Island, Lower Mainland
WEBSep 26, 2024 · 4-magnitude earthquake recorded near Greater Victoria earlier this morning. Earthquake felt off Vancouver Island on Sept. 26, 2024. Google screenshot. A 4-magnitude earthquake trembled B.C.'s coast early Thursday morning (Sept. 26). It was recorded just 18 kilometres from Victoria at 4 a.m., according to officials, with a depth of 52 kilometres.
Lighthouses on Vancouver Island coast converting to renewable …
WEBMay 10, 2019 · The cost to upgrade Cape Beale, for instance, will run around $300,000 ($40,000 for the battery bank, $100,000 for solar and $150,000 for wind turbines). The payback for conversion won’t take long. It costs between $30,000 and $40,000 per year for diesel per lightstation, and that doesn’t include delivery and crew costs.
2 dead, 2 others critical after suspected group overdose in …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Two people have died and two others remain in critical condition after they were found in medical distress on the morning of Aug. 30 in Metchosin. West Shore RCMP responded to the report at 6:25 a.m. at the beach access parking area on Taylor Road. Police report evidence of hard drug use apparent at the scene.