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UPDATE: Public urged to look out for garbage on Beaver Lodge Forest trails

UPDATE: Public urged to look out for garbage on Beaver Lodge Forest trails

Beaver Lodge Trust Society urges the public to lookout for garbage after a pile of litter was found in the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands near the McPhedran Road parking
Parking lot and access road at Beaver Lodge Forest Lands closed for maintenance

Parking lot and access road at Beaver Lodge Forest Lands closed for maintenance

The Holm Road Reservoir access road and parking lot within Beaver Lodge Forest Lands, which are accessed via South Dogwood Street, will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on Jan. 17 from 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Butchart Gardens closing for two weeks for renewal

Butchart Gardens closing for two weeks for renewal

The gardens will reopen Feb. 3
B.C. eco-tour grizzlies less likely to be involved in human conflict

B.C. eco-tour grizzlies less likely to be involved in human conflict

University of Victoria study of central coast show tourism done right not a driving factor
New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

An additional 13 sites at China Beach Campground will feature new showers and flush toilets
Family literacy week in Campbell River to focus on environment and sustainability

Family literacy week in Campbell River to focus on environment and sustainability

The Campbell River Literacy Association announced the celebration of Family Literacy Week 2025, happening from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Strathcona Regional District announce release of ATNP for Electoral Area C

Strathcona Regional District announce release of ATNP for Electoral Area C

The ATNP will help enhance travelling on Quadra Island
Firefighters union reacts to city councillor's social media video about staff shortages

Firefighters union reacts to city councillor's social media video about staff shortages

Coun. Sean Smyth says municipalities in B.C. of similar size to Campbell River use a paid on-call model but the firefighters union disputes this claim
Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

A flying object the size of a small car was seen above the town on Jan. 8
Reconciliation need not be scary, says upcoming NIC series speaker

Reconciliation need not be scary, says upcoming NIC series speaker

Randy Fred, an upcoming NIC Indigenous Speaker Series guest, was one of the early voices to speak up about residential schools