Williams Lake to Bella Coola, Coast... Sep 26, 2009
From Bella Coola, you can either return by making your way back to Williams Lake or complete a lengthened holiday with a BC Ferries ride over to the northernmost tip of Vancouver Island. Most who choose to continue along that route normally will venture south to enjoy the splendors of Vancouver Island and make their way back to the mainland via Victoria or Nanaimo into Vancouver and West Vancouver respectively. (Suite101.com)
Big Squid Washing up on Ore. Beach Sep 24, 2009
They've also showed up recently in waters off the Washington coast and in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Washington state and British Columbia's Vancouver Island. Commercial fishermen in the strait complained the giant squid were grabbing the salmon right off 00004000 their hooks. (CBS News)
Canwest Raise-A-Reader Day: Wednesday, September 23 Sep 23, 2009
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Luxury Personally Defined Sep 22, 2009
For instance, a 40 minute ferry ride from the BC Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island and you're on North Pender Island, which is joined to South Pender Island by a short, picturesque, one-lane bridge. The winding road to takes you through towering forests and past one-of-a-kind waterfront recreational homes, rugged rocky shorelines and pastoral farm fields until at the last curve the view opens up to reveal colourful arts and crafts buildings on the hillside sloping down to the... (RealtyTimes)
DUI record can keep you barred from Canada Sep 21, 2009
The crew of the Victoria Clipper, the ferry that makes round trips between Seattle and that city on Vancouver Island, frequently sees the effects of Canada's strict driving-under-the-influence laws. During the May-to-September peak tourist season, four to five passengers a week are turned back by Canadian border agents at the Victoria dock. (Longview Daily News, WA)
* Aborigines horrified by body bags in flu kit Sep 19, 2009
The Canadian Medical Association Journal reported on Thursday that remote Aboriginal communities on and around Vancouver Island, British Columbia, have been hit by swine flu X the first outbreak so far this fall. John Armstrong said hes treated dozens of people infected with the pandemic virus, most of whom have suffered from fairly mild illness. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
A/H1N1 flu outbreak reportedly occurs in Canada Sep 19, 2009
VANCOUVER, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The A/H1N1 flu has hit more than 100 people in remote aboriginal communities on Vancouver Island, Canada's province of British Columbia, the Canadian Medical Association Journal(CMAJ) reported Thursday, which described the situation as the first fall pandemic of the deadly virus in the country ... According the CMAJ report, John Armstrong, a family physician on Vancouver Island, said he has treated "dozens" of cases of people infected with the virus ... The... (Xinhuanet, China)
Keith Winsten: Zoos across the country work to restore nature Sep 19, 2009
Instead, she is talking about hope for animals and wildlife -- relaying success story after success story -- whooping crane, Vancouver Island Marmot, spotted owl, etc. All of these species are native to North America and in some way were directly helped by zoos and aquariums. (Florida Today)
Drifter's death thaws two cold cases Sep 18, 2009
He wandered west to Vancouver Island, which at the time was drawing other draft dodgers and hippies, and joined Children of God, a Christian commune, he says. He often quoted the Bible and introduced himself as "Job Weeks," Creally says. (USA Today)
US to share 10% of H1N1 vaccine Sep 18, 2009
In Canada, a medical journal reported the first pandemic swine flu outbreak of Canada's autumn flu season among remote aboriginal communities on Vancouver Island in the country's west. Worldwide, at least 3,205 people have died of the virus since it was uncovered in Mexico in April, according to the WHO.. (India Times, India)
US, Europe offer H1N1 flu vaccine to nations in need Sep 18, 2009
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WA state lets fishermen sell salmon-eating squid Sep 14, 2009
He said the big squid are a threat to fish stocks and his livelihood, nabbing salmon right off his hooks while he trolls the strait that separates Washington from Canada's Vancouver Island. In four days of fishing earlier this month, Willmett said he caught two king salmon, 42 silver salmon - and 30 squid. (Fresno Bee -- State)
2010 Newcomers Bring Bona Fides to Bears Sep 13, 2009
He was chosen to represent North Vancouver Island at the Provincial Rugby Championships and also played for the Cowichan Rugby Club his junior and senior years. He was his basketball team's leader in points, assists and rebounds, and the top goal-scorer for his soccer team. (Calbears.com)
Canada's Economic Action Plan-Minister Shea Announces New Small Boats for Canadian Coast Guard Sep 13, 2009
"Our Government recognizes the marine industry as a key economic driver in communities from Vancouver Island to St. John's," said Minister Shea. "Building these small craft in Canada demonstrates our Government's commitment to providing the Coast Guard with the vessels it needs to maintain the security of our coasts and waterways.". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
What's coming next week in travel Sep 11, 2009
WLT-SIDNEYBC:SE-Salty northern neighbor of Victoria is worth a stop when you disembark from the ferry to Vancouver Island. 1300 by Carol Pucci. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Shangle: Humboldt squid terrorize Sekiu! Sep 9, 2009
a popular port on the southern side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca the 100-mile-long body of water that separates mainland Washington and Vancouver Island, British Columbia started to light up the local internet fishing forums Labor Day evening with reports of Docidicus gigas: Humboldt squid. "Humboldt squid terrorize Sekiu!" and "Humboldt squid invade Sekiu 9/7/09!" threads funnelled a ton of traffic through PiscatorialPursuits. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Shangle: Albacore at near-record numbers Sep 9, 2009
However, weather deteriorated along the coast for the last week of August, forcing most anglers up into the lower Columbia, so fishery managers are left with a surplus ocean quota and a Sasquatch-sized coho run that still stretches from the Washington/Oregon border to lower Vancouver Island, British Columbia. "The ocean has been pretty well blown up the past few days, but when we get out there again, it'll be exceptional until at least the middle, end of (September)," Smith says. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
On-demand picks Sep 9, 2009
Between his brain and their brawn, they get the job done, but apart from a lot of enthusiastic and gory whacking, the film has little to recommend it except atmosphere and imposing Vancouver Island locations standing in for the gloomy Scandinavian forest. (R; runs through Oct. 1). (Boston Globe)
Canwest Enters into Sale Agreement with Local Investor Group for CHEK-TV Sep 5, 2009
He added: The real winners are the people of Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland who will continue to receive this valuable local service ... CHEK is a conventional television station with about 45 employees that services Victoria and the Vancouver Island region. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Canadas hidden gems Sep 4, 2009
But the Wickaninnish Inn is nestled above Chesterman Beach in Tofino, a village on the western shore of Vancouver Island. And it's a mere 45-minute prop-plane ride from Seattle. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Search for missing woman ends with body found Aug 29, 2009
A Canadian Coast Guard search for a crew member missing from a Seattle-based fishing boat has ended with the recovery of a woman's body from Johnstone Strait on the north side of Vancouver Island. Maritime search and rescue coordinator Troy Haddock said a body matching the description of the missing woman was recovered about 3 p.m. Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation Commencement of 2009 Exploration Program for Port Renfrew Project Aug 27, 2009
Mr. Austin also stated "the remainder of the drill program will focus the Corporation's exploration efforts on targets identified in the 2008 Fugro airborne geophysics study and subsequent follow-up ground mapping. Pearson Project Update:During the first half of 2009, the Corporation focused its efforts on interpreting the results of its 2008 Exploration Program, evaluating geophysics data from Fugro, completing resource estimates and completing a 1:5000 scale geological mapping, starting on the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Pacific Iron Corporation Announces 2009 Exploration Update and Release of June 30, 2009 Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis Aug 27, 2009
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation is dedicated to the development of its iron ore deposits, located in the Port Renfrew area of Vancouver Island, British Columbia ... In order to maximize the returns on future exploration activity, the Corporation has initiated a detailed review of its claims located on Vancouver Island and in Ontario, with the intention of identifying other areas with similar potential to the Pearson Project. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Market improvement supports Crofton pulp mill restart Aug 25, 2009
RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) today announced that it will restart one line of pulp production at its Crofton NBSK kraft mill on Vancouver Island, given improved market conditions. The kraft pulp mill was indefinitely curtailed in February of this year - removing approximately 400,000 tonnes of annual capacity. (PR Newswire)
Clemson Women's Basketball Goes 4-2 on Canadian Tour Aug 15, 2009
The Lady Tigers played six games on their tour, including two with the Canadian National team, and one each against the University of British Columbia, Trinity Western, University College of the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island University. The Canadian National team is gearing up for the 2009 FIBA World Championships. (Clemsontigers.com)
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation Announces the Commencement of St Anthony's Exploration Program, Grant of Options Aug 7, 2009
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation is dedicated to the development of its strategic mineral deposits, located in the Port Renfrew area of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as well as, in the Kenora area of Ontario. With the success of the 2008 Exploration Program and the existence of sufficient capital resources to undertake additional exploration activities in 2009 the Corporation is well-positioned. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bert writes her last 'Beat' Aug 2, 2009
We have gone to the East Coast New England states and Nova Scotia, and to the rugged west coast north from Vancouver Island, Orcas, and Lumme Islands, and from San Francisco, and Los Angeles, to Canada, the big Apple (New York), and Washington DC, and of course many interesting places in between. All of these trips with photos have appeared in. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Shatner blasts B.C. salmon farming Aug 1, 2009
The Canadian-born-and-raised actor has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper asking that salmon farms be removed from crucial wild-salmon migration routes off northern Vancouver Island. Shatner said sea lice from salmon farms are having a disastrous impact on "one of Earth's most precious assets, the wild salmon and steelhead of B.C." A Canadian fisheries spokesman says there's no evidence lice are hurting wild salmon stocks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Juan de Fuca Cable Project - Wilson Sonsini Engaged as Advisor for U.S. Stimulus Funding Jul 31, 2009
The Juan de Fuca Cable, which is fully permitted, is a proposed 550MW High Voltage Direct Current ("HVDC") Light(R) submarine transmission cable that will connect Vancouver Island, Canada, and Port Angeles, Washington State. The bi-directional pathway will strengthen the westerly 'end points' of the British Columbia and Washington State transmission grids, and will provide increased transmission stability and reliability for the region, as well as helping to meet Vancouver Island's growing... (PR Newswire)
Parkland Reports Second Quarter Financial Results Jul 31, 2009
- Acquisition of the fuel distribution business of Columbia Fuels on Vancouver Island. - Completed a new banking facility with increased credit lines. (Canada Newswire)
TimberWest announces intention to sell approximately 46,500 acres of select timberland assets on Vancouver Island Jul 29, 2009
VANCOUVER, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - TimberWest Forest Corp. ("TimberWest") announced today that it intends to divest up to four discrete timberland properties located on Vancouver Island in the Province of British Columbia, Canada ... These four properties represent small, isolated parcels of timberlands, most of which are not contiguous with TimberWest's core timberland operations in either the north or the south of Vancouver Island. (PR Newswire)
Whale wedged on cruise ship bow Jul 27, 2009
The whale could have been struck north of Vancouver Island since fin whales are not normally found in the Johnstone or Georgia straits, Lisa Spaven added. She also said "vessel strikes are a very real threat to fin whales," but were hard to quantify as incidents often went unreported. (BBC News -- Americas)
3,000 record low temps set in July... Jul 27, 2009
I live on Vancouver Island BC an let me tell you it is. hot. (The Drudge Report)
NM police release details on deputy shooting Jul 24, 2009
Burgess had been wanted in Canada as a suspect in the murders of Leis Carlsson and Ann Durrant, two university students who were fatally shot on a Vancouver Island beach on June 21, 1972. Investigators in Sonoma County, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
TimberWest announces 2009 second quarter results Jul 24, 2009
In the short term, any significant strengthening of the Canadian dollar, or further decline in U.S. housing and Vancouver Island real estate markets which affects demand or other unexpected adverse developments could adversely impact the Company's liquidity. 3. (PR Newswire)
Jenner beach killings suspect is slain Jul 23, 2009
Burgess came to investigators' attention about a week after the killings, Duke said, because he had Northern California links and was wanted in a similar case: the 1972 killings of two campers on a beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Like Cutshall and Allen, the victims in British Columbia - Leis Carlsson and Ann Durrant - were young, unwed activist Christians, and were shot in the head as they lay in sleeping bags. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Answers could surface in unsolved beach slayings Jul 23, 2009
Joseph Henry Burgess, who died in a shootout with New Mexico sheriff's deputies last week, had been wanted in Canada as a suspect in the murders of two university students who were fatally shot on a Vancouver Island beach on June 21, 1972 ... Ann Durrant, 20, and Lief Karlsson, 21, were shot multiple times in the head at point blank range in their sleeping bag on Vancouver Island, according to Canadian police ... Canadian authorities are continuing their investigation into Burgess before closing... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Leaburn C. ‘Lee’ Harrison Jul 21, 2009
After retirement, he and his wife traveled by car through most of the lower 48 states and Vancouver Island, B.C.. Lee enjoyed hunting, traveling and camping at the Forest Service campgrounds near Clear Lake with family and friends. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Section 8 Snowsport Institute Now Serving Up "Higher Education in a Unique Location" Jul 19, 2009
Innovative new ski and snowboard instructor training and mountain leadership courses on Vancouver Island promise to transform you into the ultimate snow rider ... Courtenay, BC (PRWEB) July 19, 2009 -- Vancouver Island, just off Canada's rugged west coast is the destination for an adventurous group of individuals this coming winter ... With the varied terrain at Mount Washington Resort and huge variety of other outdoor adventures to be had, he decided his home turf of Vancouver Island was the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sunday TV: The Last Enemy Jul 17, 2009
John Marston, a Salish Indian carver from Vancouver Island, takes the artistic journey of a lifetime to meet fellow carver, Teddy Balangu, from the Sepik River in New Guinea. Teddy then travels to Vancouver Island. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Survey: Kauai world's 4th best island Jul 14, 2009
No. 10 Vancouver Island. In a separate survey, Travel + Leisure asked its readers to rate the islands of Hawaii on natural attractions, activities and sights, restaurants and food, and people and value. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Photos: Alaska by kayak Jul 13, 2009
For their last challenge, which they started June 15, the group is kayaking 1,000 in 30 days from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island to Muir Glacier. The team are raising money for the Muscular Help Foundation. (Juneau Empire)
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation Announces the Completion of the Technical Report on Separation Property Jul 8, 2009
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation is dedicated to the development of its iron ore deposits, located in the Port Renfrew area of Vancouver Island, British Columbia ... In order to maximize the returns on future exploration activity, the Corporation has initiated a detailed review of its claims located on Vancouver Island and in Ontario, with the intention of focusing its exploration efforts in the Pearson Project and evaluating its St. Anthony's Property. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Emerald City Guitars experiences slowdown, but sees a pick-up now Jul 4, 2009
It s beautiful, said McCusker, who was visiting Seattle from Vancouver Island, where he is an engineering and transportation superintendent for a small town. McCusker had just completed the Ride to Conquer Cancer from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle and said the highlight of his stay was his visit to this shop. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Pacific Iron Ore Corporation Announces the Receipt of Its Technical Report on St. Anthony's Gold Project Jun 30, 2009
On June 12, 2009, Mr. Evans issued his Technical Report titled "Technical Report on the St. Anthony and Best/King Bay Properties. Much of the data for this report is sourced from 'historical NI 43 101 noncompliant' prospector, company and government assessment reports and maps on file with the MNDM, Kenora Resident Geologist Office, Ontario and on the Ontario "Welcome to Ontario Geology " website.Disclosure in this press release is qualified by the more detailed discussion as set forth in the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Territories Wild Jun 30, 2009
7/12/2009 Travel to British Columbia's Vancouver Island where Gregg Ritz and Jim Shockey hunt monster island black bear. 7/19/2009 Join Tom Miranda in the wilds of Zimbabwe as he hunts the largest land mamal. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Elderly man survives 4 days trapped in well Jun 26, 2009
Bennett, who lives alone at a former mine site at Benson Lake, British Columbia, on northern Vancouver Island, had entered the eight-foot (2. 4 meter) deep well shaft while searching for a water source and got trapped, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. (Yahoo News)
Mill Bay Ventures Inc.: Valentine Mountain Completion of Surveying and Rock Chip Sampling Jun 24, 2009
The Valentine Mountain claims are located 40 miles west of Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, cover approximately 7,084 acres (2,867 hectares) along a trend estimated at 7km long and 500m wide. The property hosts a historic mineral resource, known as the Discovery Zone, with an estimated 30,660 tonnes grading 14. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fun For Kids Around Victoria (2) Jun 24, 2009
The Salish Sea is the name given to the inside waters off Vancouver Island that is the traditional home of the Coast Salish people ... The castle also houses a museum presented artifacts of the past and explain the significance of the Castle in the life of Vancouver Island during the last century. (Suite101.com)
Hiking The First Pump Peak on Mount... Jun 17, 2009
On a clear day, hikers will be rewarded with the stunning panoramic views of greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Garibaldi, Golden Ears and the Indian Arm. For those hikers wanting to scale the other two Pump Peaks, continue along the Mount Seymour Trail. (Suite101.com)
City to stop dumping poop into seas Jun 17, 2009
SEATTLE - For years, the British Columbia capital of Victoria has dumped tens of millions of gallons of raw sewage every day into the waters separating Washington state and Vancouver Island ... Victoria promotes itself as a tourist center, a gateway to the wilderness forests and rugged marine coast of Vancouver Island ... "Since then, it's been, 'How do we move ahead?'" said Andy Orr, a spokesman for Capital Regional District, the government for 13 municipalities on the southern end of Vancouver... (MSNBC -- Environment)
More of this story Jun 16, 2009
Mark and son Kyle went on a back packing trip on Vancouver Island. They were on what is known as the West Coast Trail. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Vive Mexico: Swine flu down, bargains up in Mexico Jun 16, 2009
Eva Litwinowich, 25, of Vancouver Island, Canada, arrived in Isla Mujeres, an island near Cancun, just before the epidemic broke out in April and decided to remain even after her friend left early. "I'm so glad I stayed because it's not what it was built up to be," she said as she trekked through the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula. (Yahoo News)
Mammoet's Innovative Deep Water Salvage Operation in Canada Jun 3, 2009
SCHIEDAM, The Netherlands, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoet Salvage recently recovered a fuel truck loaded with diesel and a cabinet containing lube oil from Robson Bight near Vancouver Island in Canada ... In August 2007, a barge lost a load of logging equipment, including a fuel truck loaded with 10,000 liters of diesel fuel and a cabinet containing 1000 liters of lube oil, in Robson Bight Ecological Reserve near Vancouver Island. (PR Newswire)
Gen X to flex new purchasing muscle in recreational property markets across Canada, says RE/MAX Jun 2, 2009
Marie N/A $200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Temagami $250,000 - $300,000 $275,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Bay $300,000 $300,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haliburton $275,000 $240,000 - $350,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bancroft $225,000 $260,000... (Canada Newswire)
Robert M. Miller May 29, 2009
His fishing trips took him to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, Ketchikan and Homer, Alaska, the Umpqua and Yaquina rivers and the Pacific Ocean. He also took trips to Puerto Vallarta, Lake Havasu City and Yuma, Ariz. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Weekend happenings May 29, 2009
Final performer Ziggy Marley's family owns Marley Farm Winery on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Legendary Canadian winemaker Eric von Krosigk does his thing with grapes, while the family makes wines from other fruits. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Chief Shawn 'A-in-chut' Atleo launches campaign for Assembly of First Nations National Chief May 28, 2009
Most recently A-in-chut was installed as the Chancellor of Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo BC, becoming the first aboriginal from BC to be named to such a role. About the Assembly of First Nations: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. (Canada Newswire)
Summer Time Vacations on Vancouver ... May 27, 2009
Summer Time Vacations on Vancouver Island. Summer Time Vacations on Vancouver Island ... Vancouver Island is a beautiful land filled with spectacular natural scenery, fresh food, and festivals. (Suite101.com)
Month long celebration of the Ocean on the Saanich Peninsula kicks off Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at Sidney Market May 26, 2009
"We've had a lot of support from Sidney, Central Saanich and North Saanich, Tourism Vancouver Island and the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, as well as great contributions from a host of volunteers and community organizations," she said. "We hope Ocean Discovery Days will become an annual event to encourage people to visit the Peninsula. We know this is a great place to live - now we want people to know it is a great place to visit too," she said. (Canada Newswire)
ParetoLogic Dual Finalists at 2009 VIATeC Awards May 25, 2009
Security/Optimization software company ParetoLogic has followed through on their nomination, and claimed finalist awards for Team of the Year and Innovative Excellence from the Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Council ... the Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Council, is dedicated expanding and improving Vancouver Island's technical industry ... Elton Pereira, CEO and co-founder of , said of the placing: "We are honored to be recognized by VIATeC as award finalists, and we see the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Her island entree: seaweed May 24, 2009
Diane Bernard leads a tour on a seaweed gathering expedition - it's her business - on Vancouver Island, B.C. (Kari Bodnarchuk for The Boston Globe) By Globe Correspondent / May 24, 2009 ... SOOKE, B.C. - Diane Bernard's knee-high rubber boots squeaked and slurped as she walked across seaweed beds on a rocky spit on Vancouver Island's southern coast ... Southern Vancouver Island has a particularly wide variety of healthy seaweed, thanks to the deep and fasting-moving Juan de Fuca Strait, the body... (Boston Globe)
Where cityslickers become cowpokes May 15, 2009
At Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, a collection of 20 eco-friendly tents set on a Vancouver Island biosphere, guests can participate in conservation activities like bear mapping as well as go horseback riding. Sorrel River Ranch Resort & SpaA former homestead, Sorrel River lies in Monument Valley, the red rocky landscape made famous in the 1939 John Ford western Stagecoach. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Head to the hinterlands May 15, 2009
Boomer Jerritt / Courtesy Tourism Vancouver Island. Top slideshows. (MSNBC -- Travel)
At the science fair, girls dominate the class May 15, 2009
Oliver Jourmel, 14, suspects his peers in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island simply don't know what they're missing. More students girls or boys would design science projects if they knew about all the socializing, field trips and travel that comes with competing. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
