500 km, seven days: Victoria runner races across Vancouver Island for cancer research
For most people, 500 kilometres is a distance measured in road trips. For Austin Winters, it is a week of…
Man dies after being pulled from Cultus Lake near Entrance Bay
Emergency crews responded to Cultus Lake on Thursday afternoon following reports of a possible drowning near Entrance Bay.Chilliwack RCMP said…
Mechanical issue leads to cancellations for 10 more days on BC Ferries route
Cancellations from a mechanical issue that serves BC Ferries routes between Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are cancelled for…
What Summerland wildfire evacuees need to know about insurance claims
As thousands of Summerland-area wildfire evacuees return home, some are now facing a new challenge: filing an insurance claim.For those…
Harbour seal pups take over Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society
It’s harbour seal pupping season, and Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMRS) employees have their hands full, with a…
Faulder families find community support after Bald Range wildfire
As thousands of people forced from their homes due to the Bald Range wildfire wait for evacuation orders to be…
B.C. firefighters face critical days as dry fuels and winds increase fire risks
A cold front with gusty winds could bring extreme fire behaviour in areas where British Columbia communities are threatened by…
WestJet flight attendants’ union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
Intense bargaining between WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants ratcheted up further on Thursday after CUPE issued a…
New blood donation centre opening in Surrey
Laura Trivett is looking forward to her first time donating blood.It’s something she never thought she would be able to…
Clock ticks down on WestJet flight attendants’ strike deadline
The clock is ticking down toward a strike deadline that could see 4,400 WestJet flight attendants hit the picket line…