Land-Based Demolition Range Opens Near Metchosin

0:00The Department of National Defense is firing up a land-based demolition range on Ben Tink Island right near Mechison's Rocky Point. This training kicks off April 2nd and runs straight through April 9th, happening daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most folks living nearby probably won't even notice the action, unless the weather decides to carry the booms farther than usual. Officials say they've got everything locked down tight to keep noise from messing with local marine life, especially those whales swimming around. To make sure it's all clear, they'll bring in an expert observer who scans the area for any whales before a single blast goes off. So, if you're out that way next week, just know the bangs are controlled and short-lived business as usual for the island's defenses. That's your update from Vancouver News today, powered by AI.