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Worker slapped after hedge trimming riles sleeping woman in Oak Bay

Worker slapped after hedge trimming riles sleeping woman in Oak Bay

The landscaper was working when a 49-year-old woman became irate, slapped the worker on the cheek and left the area.
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Seaweed is creating food, fertilizer, cosmetics — and Island jobs

Seaweed is creating food, fertilizer, cosmetics — and Island jobs

Seaweed is being used in everything from food products, such as sushi and ice cream, to fertilizer, cosmetic creams and lotions
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Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

The 60-year-old ferry was pulled from service after the incident Tuesday morning, which saw 800 litres of light hydraulic fluid leak into marine waters.
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B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

B.C. Ferries vessel leaked 800 litres of oil into sea when propeller fell off

The Queen of New Westminster, which serves the busy Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, is expected to be out of service until at least the end of this month.
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After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

After years of effort, derelict boats still plague coastline

A derelict sailboat has been on the sand at Gonzales Beach since a March 27 storm.
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Forest company sues Port Alberni over 'clandestine' overnight search

Forest company sues Port Alberni over 'clandestine' overnight search

The search spawned ‘widespread speculation that has been highly damaging to the plaintiffs’ business and reputation,’ the notice of claim says.
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American guilty of trying to smuggle drugs to Island on jet ski

American guilty of trying to smuggle drugs to Island on jet ski

John Michael Sherwood was convicted in Seattle after his scheme unravelled when drug-filled duffel bags were discovered on beaches near Port Angeles
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Yellow life-jacket helps rescuers find sailor floating for hours off B.C. coast

Yellow life-jacket helps rescuers find sailor floating for hours off B.C. coast

The man had been in the water for about four to five hours and was severely hypothermic.
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B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

B.C.'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

Chronic drought is stressing some trees — such as water-loving cedars — to the point that they’re much more vulnerable during extreme weather.
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B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

B.C.'s drought: Forests at risk from drought, but climate change isn't the only culprit

Drought can also be exacerbated by land use, forest-management decisions and urbanization, says a forestry professor.
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