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Greater Victoria aquarium seeks public input to crown this year’s Salish Sea Idol

This year’s contenders include the bald eagle, humpback whale, salmon, and sea star

Dec 6, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years

Philippine Mars lifts off briefly from Sproat Lake; final departure still a waiting game

Dec 6, 2024 4:03 AM Read more >

Loading barge collapses early Sunday morning in Port Hardy

WorkSafe BC confirmed via email they were notified of the incident on Monday morning

Dec 2, 2024 2:07 PM Read more >

Fox fur thought stolen returned at timely moment after costumed night out

The fur was returned in the middle of an artist showcase at The Churchill  

Dec 2, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

'Bomb cyclone' causes over 24-hour power outage in the North Island

The last area in Northern Vancouver Island to regain power was the remote hamlet of Winter Harbour

Nov 28, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

Liǧʷiłdax̌ ʷ community looks for answers after red dresses vandalized around Campbell River

Memebers of Liǧʷiłdax̌ ʷ First Nation send letter to council demanding action after continuous destruction of red dresses

Nov 28, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >

Victoria firefighters dive into Inner Harbour waters to rescue person

Crews were called out on Nov. 23 to reports of a person in the water near the Johnson Street Bridge

Nov 25, 2024 11:38 AM Read more >

Living wage jumps over 10% in Comox Valley

Living wage now $24.36 in the Comox Valley

Nov 21, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >

North Vancouver Island Conservative MLAs given shadow cabinet positions

Anna Kindy gets Health portfolio, Brennan Day takes Rural Health and Seniors' Health

Nov 21, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

‘Bomb cyclone’ conditions could bring serious winds to Vancouver Island

Travel delays, big waves, power outages expected as storm develops off the coast Tuesday

Nov 18, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >