National

5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles In Ocean Off Vancouver Island's West Coast; No Damage Reported

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Jan, 2015 02:52 PM

VANCOUVER — A 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck 211 kilometres west of northern Vancouver Island.

The federal agency that monitors earthquakes in Canada says no damage was reported or expected by the early morning event off Port Hardy.

The federal agency that monitors earthquakes says the tremor was felt slightly in the island city of Campbell River and the Metro Vancouver city of New Westminster.

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck 517 kilometres northwest of Vancouver Island this past weekend.

Earthquakes Canada reported five earthquakes off B.C.'s coast the weekend of Dec. 20 and Dec. 21.

Earthquakes are common off the B.C. coast, where the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate meets the Pacific tectonic plate, but few are large enough to be felt by humans.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Jobs focus of Chinese trade mission: Quebec Premier

BEIJING - Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said he never once mentioned the issue of human rights with Chinese officials on a trade mission with two other Canadian premiers to the Asian country.

Jobs focus of Chinese trade mission: Quebec Premier

Truce In Manitoba Government Infighting

WINNIPEG - Five senior cabinet ministers who have challenged the Manitoba premier's leadership have agreed to an uneasy truce, but questions remain as to whether Greg Selinger can survive the revolt and to when he will recall the legislature.

Truce In Manitoba Government Infighting

Alberta Allocates More Money For Legal Aid Making It Easier For Low-income Earners To Qualify

CALGARY - The Alberta government is increasing funding for legal aid and making it easier for low-income earners to qualify.

Alberta Allocates More Money For Legal Aid Making It Easier For Low-income Earners To Qualify

Land from park in Nisga'a territory could be removed for proposed B.C. pipeline

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has introduced legislation that could allow for the removal of 63.5 hectares of land from a protected park if a proposed pipeline project in the Nisga'a Nation's territory goes ahead.

Land from park in Nisga'a territory could be removed for proposed B.C. pipeline

PM Stephen Harper Announces 'Family Tax Cut', Child Care Benefit Boost

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper is pressing ahead with income splitting for families with kids under 18 — a multibillion-dollar Conservative election promise from 2011 that critics have said would benefit too few Canadians.