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Wesley Ridge becomes fire of note, showers forecast for area Wednesday

The Wesley Ridge wildfire on the north side of Cameron Lake now covers more that five-hundred hectares in size and has been classified as a Wildfire of Note.

Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to creep up

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded ten per cent more sales in July compared to the same month last year.

BC Ferries planning to revamp check-in and boarding systems

The changes would come to the company’s five major terminals: Duke Point, Tsawwassen, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay and Swartz Bay.

BC Hydro adapting to low water levels as drought continues

Water management strategies are changing as continued warm temperatures and dry weather hit the province.

Case of avian flu confirmed in Regional District of Nanaimo backyard farm

Another poultry flock on Vancouver Island has a confirmed case of avian flu. The Regional District of Nanaimo confirmed the...

Strong winds to hit North Vancouver Island

Unseasonably high winds will hit North Vancouver Island overnight and into Wednesday. Environment Canada issued the warning Tuesday, saying southeast...

Rain, cooler temperatures to continue through May: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says cooler-than-average temperatures on Vancouver Island are expected to continue through May and into June with the...

BC Ferries expects crewing challenges into summer

Crewing shortages are expected for BC Ferries sailings into the summer, affecting sailing times and plans to bring additional...

Electric vehicle fast charging site open in Gold River

Owning an electric vehicle in Gold River may be a bit easier with a fast-charging site now open. The new...

Phase 2 of North Island Tsunami risk assessment to begin

The Strathcona Regional District is beginning its second phase of tsunami risk assessments, with public information meetings being held. Phase...

Island housing inventory and prices rise, still not enough for market demand: VIREB

While the inventory for single-family homes rose by 34 per cent from January to February, the amount is still 12 per cent lower than February 2021.

Mount Washington to open this weekend

Mount Washington says the hill will be open Friday with all five carpets and the Eagle and Hawk chair lifts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

North Island property assessments on the rise

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – Homeowners across British Columbia can expect to receive their 2019 property assessments in the mail...

Islands Trust will not investigate resigned Hornby Island trustee

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – The Islands Trust will not be investigating former Hornby Island Local Trust and Islands Trust...

4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – An earthquake was reported shortly after midnight on Monday. The quake happened about 144 kilometres...

North Island fog fouls flight schedules

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – Fog is covering parts of northern Vancouver Island this morning, which has resulted in some...
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Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 
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