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Airport emergency: B.C. dog's death shines spotlight on pet CPR awareness

Strangers rushed to the aid of the couple when their dog collapsed at Victoria airport

Mar 16, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

On board: Navigating the choppy waters of B.C.'s herring fishery

Black Press Media climbs aboard commercial fishboat to explore decades-long battle over Salish Sea roe harvest

Mar 15, 2025 7:16 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island farmer going dry in the face of climate change

Farmers wrestle with the issue of groundwater access as they prepare for drier summers

Mar 15, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Commander says Vancouver Island navy base brings economic firepower

CFB Esquimalt employs about 6,500 people and has ownership over 23 properties

Mar 14, 2025 5:59 PM Read more >

Nanaimo unfurls full array of Canadian flags at waterfront park

Flagpoles used by folk festival society in the summer, but usually empty at this time of year

Mar 14, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

New $304M Inner Harbour Victoria-Washington ferry terminal halfway there

Phase 1 of the project now complete, phase 2 set to see the demolition of the Clipper ferry terminal

Mar 14, 2025 9:49 AM Read more >

Lack of EV chargers a national frustration, Islanders have it 'pretty good'

Survey finds 70% of EV owners unhappy with public charging, but experts say preparation and planning is key 

Mar 14, 2025 8:55 AM Read more >

U.S. produce wears out welcome with Vancouver Island grocery store

The store says it has made moves to source all 380 of its fruits and vegetable from non-American growers

Mar 14, 2025 7:51 AM Read more >

Courtenay-Alberni MP says he's ready for election call

Johns anticipates 'two-way race' in his riding once federal election is called

Mar 14, 2025 4:07 AM Read more >

Langford proposes planning pause before considering highrise tower

The application faces a wait until the city's official community plan refresh is completed in the summer

Mar 13, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >