Close X
Sunday, September 22, 2024
ADVT 
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.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Families of missing, murdered aboriginal women must be part of roundtable: AFN

    Families of missing, murdered aboriginal women must be part of roundtable: AFN
    WINNIPEG — Chiefs from across Canada say the families of missing and murdered aboriginal women must have a seat at an upcoming national roundtable on the issue.

    Families of missing, murdered aboriginal women must be part of roundtable: AFN

    TVA shareholders seek investigation of deal-making within Quebecor group

    TVA shareholders seek investigation of deal-making within Quebecor group
    MONTREAL — Some shareholders of Quebec's largest French-language television network, TVA Group, are seeking an investigation into numerous transactions and a proposed $118-million acquisition of a studio company.

    TVA shareholders seek investigation of deal-making within Quebecor group

    Tougher financial rules must allow for 'natural' market forces: BoC governor

    Tougher financial rules must allow for 'natural' market forces: BoC governor
    OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says it was crucial to tighten regulations following the 2008-09 financial crisis but reforms must leave enough room to allow for the creativity of "natural" market forces.

    Tougher financial rules must allow for 'natural' market forces: BoC governor

    Review warns government that cost of replacing Canada's CF-18s is rising

    Review warns government that cost of replacing Canada's CF-18s is rising
    OTTAWA — The Harper government is being warned that there's increasingly less wiggle room in its $9 billion budget envelope, if it intends to buy the F-35 stealth fighter.

    Review warns government that cost of replacing Canada's CF-18s is rising

    Quotes related to Jean Beliveau's funeral in Montreal

    Quotes related to Jean Beliveau's funeral in Montreal
    MONTREAL — Some quotes about Jean Beliveau and his funeral in Montreal on Wednesday:

    Quotes related to Jean Beliveau's funeral in Montreal

    Quebec finance minister asks tax department to examine Bombardier

    Quebec finance minister asks tax department to examine Bombardier
    Quebec's finance minister says he understands Bombardier Inc. pays its taxes according to Quebec and Canadian laws and that "we receive what we should receive."

    Quebec finance minister asks tax department to examine Bombardier