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61-year-old motorcycle passenger dies from injuries after crash near Qualicum Beach

She was resident of Port Alberni.

‘Bonafide roof-rippers’: Some of Canada’s top comics to perform at Rifflandia this year

And there will be tons of local talent!

Police seek assistance locating missing 54-year-old Nanaimo woman (UPDATED)

She was last seen on September 1st.

Oak Bay warns residents against swimming at Willows Beach due to contaminated water

Enterococci can lead to UTIs, meningitis and other infections.

West Shore RCMP rescue injured beaver in Langford

Its being cared for now by Wild ARC!

21-year-old Saanich man nabbed driving three times the speed limit

The speed limit was 40 km/h.

Lake Cowichan ‘tube monster’ takes social media by storm (VIDEO)

Do you think he won the “Tube-lympics”?

Fundraiser launched for family who lost home to fire in north Vancouver Island

They lost their family dog in the fire.

Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s emergency department overnight closure to continue

Due to ongoing challenges in doctor recruitment

Victoria opens new $400K public washroom ahead of long weekend

Located near late night hospitality venues!

22-year-old motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Saanich crash

Speed was a factor in the crash.

76-year-old killed after being struck by vehicle in Saanich

She was in a marked crosswalk.

Most British Columbians are opposed to using and killing animals for entertainment

But a vast majority are fine with eating them.

Suspect remains at large after targeted shooting in Port Alberni

The victim was shot in an alleyway.

Rampant and worsening wildfires prompt extension of BC’s state of emergency

Over 4,200 people are evacuated from their homes.

Two years later: Family of man murdered in Victoria hopes for answers soon

Jeremy Gordaneer was visiting his mother from Edmonton.

Nanaimo woman woke up to find unknown man sleeping on her couch

The 22-year-old man was a little intoxicated.

Saanich Police warn of multiple cougar sightings near Gordon Head and Mount Tolmie

One officer came face to face with one.

Here’s how to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day in Victoria

And across Vancouver Island.

Nanaimo butts heads with FortisBC over new ‘climate-friendly’ construction bylaws

City council voted to eliminate natural gas from all new builds.

‘Changing lanes recklessly’: Ridesharing driver nabbed for impaired driving in Victoria

"They are responsible for ensuring the safety of their passengers,"

23-year-old man arrested after double stabbing incident in Parksville

He was arrested at the scene.

Preparing for the long weekend: Nanaimo’s Hullo adds additional sailings to September schedule

Their goal is to make traveling easier for everyone!

Missing 24-year-old Nanaimo woman may be with wanted man: RCMP (UPDATED)

The man she’s with is wanted for sexual assault.

Indigenous artist and storyteller from Vancouver Island publishes first children’s book

‘Otter Doesn’t Know’ will be hitting the shelves in Victoria! 📖

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visiting Victoria to talk affordable housing and cost-of-living

Here’s where he’ll be during his visit.

Province warns of back-to-school traffic on HWY 17 near Keating Cross overpass construction

And police are reminding motorists not to speed!

42-year-old man arrested for prolific arson spree in Greater Victoria: VicPD

He’s charged with four separate counts of arson.

Canada’s first case of new COVID-19 subvariant detected in BC

It was found via wastewater genome testing.

Monday lightning storm ignites at least 18 new wildfires on Vancouver Island

Rains couldn’t prevent new fires.

Police seek help locating missing Cowichan man who’s been missing nearly two weeks

He was last seen leaving his house on August 17th.

‘There was no such event’: Alleged scam spurs cancelled events and disappointed Victorians

The event company is blaming a communication breakdown.

BC reveals plan to construct thousands of affordable rental homes across the province

They want to create 20,000 homes by 2032.

Saanich family warn neighbours after dog allegedly mauled by cougar

But police say it may not have been a cougar.

Six more ‘out of control’ wildfires flare up in Strathcona Provincial Park

There are now 10 wildfires within the park.