Vancouver Island communities call for compensation after Highway 4 shutdown

With Highway 4 reopened, Vancouver Island communities' attention has shifted to compensation from the closure and plans for an alternate route to prevent future shutdowns.

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Highway 4 on Vancouver Island closed until midnight due to rain

This closure has hit the region hard again, after the aggressive wildfire in June cost businesses on the west coast an estimated $44 million, according to a survey.

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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 to reopen ahead of schedule Friday

Highway 4 was closed on June 6 due to the Cameron Bluffs wildfire, isolating the communities of Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino.

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