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

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

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

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 

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

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’

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

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

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

As the May long weekend approaches, BC Ferries is reminding British Columbians you should be travelling for essential purposes...
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IIO recommends no charges after pedestrians hit by off-duty RCMP officer

The Independent Investigations Office is not recommending action against an off-duty RCMP officer driving a vehicle that hit two pedestrians in April.

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. 

Cowichan SAR and local brewery team up to raise money for new search and rescue facility

Cowichan Search and Rescue is working with another partner to raise money to build a new search and rescue building in North Cowichan.

One person dies in collision on Malahat

The Shawnigan Lake RCMP says one person died in an accident near the Malahat Summit on Thursday afternoon.

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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