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Changes to Agricultural Land Reserve rules increase housing flexibility on Vancouver Island

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New rules to the Agricultural Land Reserve are going to increase housing flexibility on Vancouver Island. Starting December 31st, those living in ALR areas will have the option for a...

Over 850 people lose their lives to toxic illicit drugs in 2021

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Another 160 people lost their lives this May due to illicit drug toxicity. It's the 15th consecutive month where B.C has seen deaths related to toxic drugs get above 100,...

Tips for keeping cool as heat wave continues

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With the hot temperatures continuing this week, Island Health is reminding you to take it easy. A heat warning is in effect for most of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine...

BC SPCA reminds pet guardians about dangers of leaving animals in hot cars 

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With record high temperatures rolling out across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, the BCSPCA is asking pet owners not to leave animals in parked cars.  “We can’t stress strongly...

Fire ban in effect for Coastal Fire Centre this week

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Effective at noon Wednesday, June 23rd, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. This prohibition is being introduced to help reduce wildfire risk and protect...

Premier John Horgan says we ‘must recognize the systemic racism’

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Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Premier John Horgan says as we honour and celebrate Indigenous communities today, we must also recognize the systemic racism, discrimination and intergenerational trauma Indigenous...

Police looking for man involved in island-wide crime spree

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Police are looking for a man after a string of crimes all over Vancouver Island in the last week. The RCMP say the crimes started in Deep Bay on June...

Provincial travel restrictions lifted as B.C moves into Step 2 Tuesday

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Step 2 of B.C’s restart plan begins tomorrow That means you will be able to travel outside of your regional zone to visit family and friends.  Other activities and events allowed...

Vancouver Island man donating time and equipment to find more residential school graves 

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A Vancouver Island man is doing what he can to uncover the truth about residential schools on Vancouver Island.  Graeme...

Vancouver Island Library celebrating National Indigenous History Month 

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There’s a lot happening at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) for National Indigenous History Month. The library is hosting a...

Vancouver Island student wins $10,000 grant for Habitat for Humanity projects

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Vancouver Island students are once again making a national impact.  Every year Habitat for Humanity launches its Meaning of Home...

Over 70% of British Columbians have now received at least one vaccine shot 

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We might be able to visit family and friends outside of our regional zones very soon. That’s because so far,...

RCMP investigating after 14-year-old overdoses in Campbell River 

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RCMP officers on Vancouver Island are investigating after a 14-year-old boy died of a drug overdose. Campbell River RCMP Constable...

B.C moves ahead with ‘four step plan’ to return to normal 

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In-person dining is allowed again. But the travel restrictions around the province will continue until at least June 15th. That...

 Millions in upgrades coming to mid-island schools this year

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Better ventilation, electric buses and better energy efficiency are on the way for some school districts on Vancouver Island. The...

BC Ferries reminding everyone travel restrictions are in place as May long approaches 

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As the May long weekend approaches, BC Ferries is reminding British Columbians you should be travelling for essential purposes...
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Lake Cowichan RCMP investigate two Halloween vehicle fires

RCMP
Lake Cowichan RCMP are investigating two suspicious vehicle fires reported early Oct. 31.

BC Conservation Officers investigating suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola after one person was found dead, and a second still missing.

Three Cowichan projects get funding from Heritage BC grants 

Community
Three projects in the Cowichan Valley are receiving funding through Heritage BC's 2026 Heritage Legacy Fund.

First Nations ask court to review Ottawa’s national-interest pipeline designation

Indigenous
Several First Nations are asking a Federal Court to review Ottawa’s decision to list the proposed new oil pipeline to B.C.’s coast as a “project of national interest.”

How can the B.C. NDP win back voters after their election setback?

Politics
The B.C. NDP is promising a hard look at what went wrong after its crushing Oct. 24 election loss.
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