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Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Derek Reid pleaded guilty to public mischief and causing an animal to be in distress

Jan 17, 2025 4:09 PM Read more >

Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Funds raised help send Port Alberni church members to El Salvador to build houses

Jan 16, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver

Jan 16, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Butchart Gardens closing for two weeks for renewal

The gardens will reopen Feb. 3

Jan 14, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

B.C. eco-tour grizzlies less likely to be involved in human conflict

University of Victoria study of central coast show tourism done right not a driving factor

Jan 14, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

New camping spots added to China Beach near Sooke

An additional 13 sites at China Beach Campground will feature new showers and flush toilets

Jan 13, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Comox Valley Search and Rescue team saves unconscious skier at Mt. Cain

'With time being critical, 49 North Helicopters transported members of our team to the scene'

Jan 13, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

Aliens, Trump, military: Sooke speculates over origins of low-flying object

A flying object the size of a small car was seen above the town on Jan. 8

Jan 10, 2025 4:39 PM Read more >

Billy Proctor receives 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Maritime Achievement

Billy Proctor was one of the six nominees chosen to receive the award

Jan 10, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

Port Alice's planned power outage was a necessary one, says BC Hydro

Port Alice had an emergency planned power outage on Jan. 7

Jan 10, 2025 5:10 AM Read more >