Wildlife rescue centre issues warning after people caught feeding black bear on Vancouver Island
“Feeding the bear is putting the bear at high risk of having to be euthanized…”
14 photos and videos of this year’s adorable Pet-A-Palooza in Victoria (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Who wants to see videos of puppy races! 😍🐕
Island Health issues bacteria advisory for Elk Lake
Last week, Beaver Lake was closed due to a blue-green algae bloom
Pet-A-Palooza is coming to Victoria this weekend
FREE admission, wiener dog races, a puppy stampede, Victoria’s first ever ‘Mud Run with your dog’, and more!
Cannabis use in Canadians aged 65 and older has nearly doubled since legalization (REPORT)
Around 4.9 million Canadians have reported using cannabis between mid-May to mid-June, 2019.
Island Health extends medical warning for spike in overdoses in Victoria
Last week, a teenage girl from Langford passed away from an alleged overdose.
BC wants licensed cannabis suppliers to pitch edible product designs ahead of legalization
Cannabis edibles, beverages, and extracts will be legal in December 2019.
Victoria’s newest licensed cannabis dispensary opens this Saturday
The first 50 customers to walk through the door will get free merch!
Vancouver Island emu tasered by police after escaping local farm (PHOTO/VIDEO)
Well that got emu-tional.
Island Health opens first dedicated injectable opioid site in downtown Victoria
It’s the first of its kind on Vancouver Island.
SPCA launches investigation after cat shot 5 times with pellet gun in Nanaimo
The cat’s left hind leg was broken in several places.
Victoria man films orca swimming through inner harbour Friday morning (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
The killer whale briefly stalled all water traffic
Victoria experiences spike in overdoses according to Island Health
More than double the usual amount of overdoses occurred last week.
4 Vancouver Island breweries team up for a ‘killer’ collab
Whale, we know what we’re drinking this weekend 🍻
1 in 3 Canadian adults are not getting enough sleep (REPORT)
Here are Health Canada’s tips on improving your sleep
Arizona Iced Tea is creating its own brand of cannabis infused products for Canada
When’s the last time you cracked open a tall green can?
3 more Southern Resident killer whales near Vancouver Island have died this year
The total population has dropped to just 73.
Vancouver Island hiker who scared cougar off with Metallica song chats with lead singer...
Random people have even been trying to bribe her for his phone number 🙄
BC calls on federal government to criminalize conversion therapy
“If you are gay, you do not need to be fixed. If you are trans, you are accepted here in B.C.”
WATCH this viral video of transient whales swim incredibly close to dock in Brentwood...
You don't see this everyday!
A new MRI scanner set to open in Nanaimo will reduce wait times on...
There were over 11,264 scans made in Nanaimo last year.
Province shuts down unlicensed cannabis dispensary near Mayfair (UPDATED)
The closure occurred Wednesday morning.
Quadra Island man fends off grizzly bear with a knife along Sunshine Coast
After the attack, the man rode his bike to find medical treatment.
This Victoria skincare treatment will have your summer skin glowing (CONTEST)
Who wants to win some serious self-care? 🙋
Salmon shark near Vancouver Island spotted using log as “scratching post” (VIDEO)
"As far as I know, this footage doesn't exist elsewhere."
Two 9-week-old kittens stolen from Saanich cat clinic (UPDATED)
By two teenage girls, between 14 and 17 years old
NBC News features Victoria author’s Tweet in Forever 21 body-shaming fiasco
Atkins diet bars were added to some plus-sized customers’ orders
You can get your hands on real dinosaur fossils at Victoria’s new Dino Lab...
And you could win yourself a private guided tour! 🦖
BC SPCA is offering 50% off cat adoption prices starting this weekend
A paws-itively purr-fect deal to help clear shelters! 🐈
Vancouver Island woman captures close encounter with cougar (VIDEO)
“The dogs started barking… and I looked up and I saw the cougar right above me.”
Vancouver Island’s first ever state-of-the-art cancer screening facility to open in Victoria
1,900 Island residents had to travel to Vancouver for their scans last year.
There’s a dreamy new pop-up shop now open in the Bay Centre (CONTEST)
And you could win a gift pack full of their products! 😍
Construction has begun on new Duncan hospice centre
The centre will have private rooms, garden views, pull-out beds for family members, and more.
Province invests $6.3M into family respite program for children with special needs
Over 1,300 families are expected to benefit from the funding.
Victoria had the third highest number of suicides in BC in 2017 (REPORT)
Despite this, there has been a decrease in suicides across the province.
Feds announce $100M investment to research Indigenous health at UVic
It is the federal government’s largest single investment into Indigenous health ever.
Oak Bay to launch new deer contraceptive program in September
Homeowners will need to give permission to track deer on their property.
21-year-old man dies after contracting rabies from bat on Vancouver Island
This is the second known case of rabies in BC in 16 years
This Vancouver Island business is giving away two FREE organic pillows (CONTEST)
Get a good night's sleep with Resthouse Sleep Solutions! 😴
Seal pup rescued by Vancouver Island salmon farmers released back into wild
Her name is Mo and she is adorable ❤️
Overdose deaths in BC are down 30% compared to 2018
Health officials are “cautiously optimistic” about the future.
Province to fund nearly $100K in free menstrual products for vulnerable women
“Period poverty creates barriers and stigma, and leaves people isolated.”
Experience the ultimate indulgence at the Spa at Ocean Pointe Resort (CONTEST)
Fancy a spa day? You could win one here! 💆
Saanich Police issue warning after another cougar sighting this morning
It’s believed to be hunting pets and small animals.
Baby orca born near Tofino confirmed to be a girl
This is one gender reveal party we can get behind!
Win a 2-night summer getaway to Seattle with Clipper Vacations (CONTEST)
As if you need another reason to sail away! ⛴️
Police recover injured horse from intoxicated rider on Vancouver Island
Please don’t drink and ride 🚫
Vancouver Island breeder hands over 21 dogs found in unacceptable living conditions
Most of them have illnesses or infections, and require surgeries and intensive care
Adulting 101: 6 foolproof strategies to spend less and save more (CONTEST)
And you could win enrolment to a summer crash course on the subject! 💸
BC avalanche rescue super-dog visits Victoria to launch new IMAX documentary
A story about four-legged doggy Avengers around the world, narrated by Captain America! 😍
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5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday August 20th
Happy Tuesday, Victoria!
From a salmon trivia night (in support of wild BC salmon) to a stellar line-up of local drag performers, here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria today.
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