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Five long-term care homes on Vancouver Island face COVID-19 outbreaks
COVID-19 continues to impact Vancouver Island’s long-term care. As the virus circulates, Island Health is declaring outbreaks at five care homes – two being in Nanaimo, with three in...
Island police want drivers to be prepared for incoming snow
Could you survive being stranded for 72 hours in your vehicle? The question comes from Nanaimo police as Vancouver Island braces for more snow.With icy and slippery conditions likely on...
Storm warning in effect for Vancouver Island with up to 25 cm of snow expected
It seems Old Man Winter is sticking around Vancouver Island with even more snow on the way, according to Environment Canada.This morning (Wednesday), the weather agency issued a winter storm...
Staff out of work, rent to pay: Island gym owner reacts to new B.C. restrictions
B.C. businesses are trying once again to pivot in the face of COVID-19 shutdowns.Beginning at 11:59 pm tonight (Wednesday), several new restrictions come into effect, with concerts, sports games and theatres...
Weather warnings for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast
Hold on tight to your umbrella and keep your shovel handy. A trio of rain, snow and strong winds is on the way.Environment Canada has issued various warnings for...
Snow forecasted for East Vancouver Island Friday night into Saturday
With more snow anticipated, a special weather statement is now in effect for parts of Vancouver Island and other areas of B.C.Environment Canada forecasts up to 5 cm of snowfall over...
VIDEO: Dash-cam footage underscores dangers of impaired driving
Ditch the car keys if you’re impaired. The familiar warning comes as BC RCMP releases dash-cam video, offering a front-seat view of the dangers that abound.The Burnaby footage from...
B.C. marks one year of COVID-19 vaccines
Provincial officials are marking one year since the first COVID-19 vaccines arrived and were administered in British Columbia.On Dec. 14, 2020, the first doses of vaccines arrived in Vancouver,...
Toxic drug crisis: Island’s 2021 death toll climbs past 260
New data from the BC Coroners Services finds October broke records for inauspicious reasons. It was the first month...
2021 a mix of highs and lows for Tourism Vancouver Island
No surprise this outgoing year saw a mix of highs and lows for Vancouver Island’s tourism sector – it’s...
Island police crack down on impaired drivers
It’s Christmas party season, and if you’re heading out, a reminder to not drink and drive.The familiar plea is...
Cermaq to pay $500K fine following diesel spill near Vancouver Island
A fish farm operator is facing a $500,000 fine, after a mishap at one of its facilities resulted in...
Average Cowichan Valley home price climbs to $770K in November
The local housing crunch rages on. Even with prices on the rise, homebuyers on Vancouver Island are still facing...
St. John Ambulance stresses emergency kits for home, work and car following floods
Storms, landslides and floods. November was a month for the books for people across B.C., including right here on...
First Omicron COVID-19 case found in B.C.
The Omicron COVID-19 variant has made its way to B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed one case at a...
Avalanche warning ‘high’ for Vancouver Island’s alpine areas
New snow paired with heavy rain is a recipe for disaster. That’s according to Avalanche Canada, as it issues...
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Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.
Hope remains that pumps not necessary to maintain Cowichan River
With the arrival of September it's still uncertain whether pumps will be needed to ensure the water level in the Cowichan River will remain adequate for fish and other aquatic life.
No critical injuries after incident with B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter
Officials said there were no critical injuries after a B.C. Wildfire Service helicopter made a “forced landing” near Pemberton late Wednesday morning.
Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps
The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.
Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.
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