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Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Victoria-based society awarded for raising awareness of Black history in B.C.

BCBHAS started in 1994

May 9, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites

May 9, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

Emergency shelter costs were high, and hurt CVRD’s reputation, says official

Shelter cost $200,000 and garnered lots of complaints

May 9, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Future of historic Parksville water tower remains undetermined

Staff directed to investigate options including relocation to Victoria

May 9, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

Two people in the car left with minor injuries after crash into hydro pole

May 9, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Alberni Valley drag racers ask to race at airport again

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District has not made a decision yet

May 9, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs grab overtime win in Game 3 against Surrey Eagles

Surrey Eagles lead the series 2-1

May 8, 2024 10:40 PM Read more >

Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Those tenting in Crab Park say politicians aren’t listening to their perspectives

May 8, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

The plan aims to further reconciliation within the provincial government

May 8, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >