Author: Ethan Bell
Ethan Bell
Ethan Bell is a dedicated local news reporter based in Sooke with over 10 years of journalism experience. He graduated from Vancouver Island University and has contributed to Black Press and Global News. Ethan is actively involved in community outreach and focuses on stories about local governance and environmental conservation.
A woman died after a serious crash on Sooke Road in Langford during the B.C. Day long weekend. The incident happened on Sunday, August 3, shortly after 4 p.m. and led to a full road closure for several hours. Police say the crash took place near the 2900-block of Sooke Road. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 4:10 p.m., responding to reports of a severe two-vehicle collision. According to witness statements, a grey 2008 Hyundai Elantra was heading westbound when it crossed the center line. It then hit a white 2019 Toyota Avalon traveling in the opposite direction. Despite…
People across parts of British Columbia are being warned about poor air quality as thick smoke from wildfires fills the sky. Many communities in the province are experiencing hazy conditions, prompting a fresh health advisory from officials. The Ministry of Environment issued a special air quality warning on August 4. The alert covers a wide area and is expected to last through the next 24 to 48 hours. Experts say the smoke can change quickly depending on wind and fire activity. Regions under the warning include the entire Okanagan Valley, Kamloops, the southern part of Cariboo (including Williams Lake), and…