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One killed in float-plane crash northeast of Port Hardy

One killed in float-plane crash northeast of Port Hardy

The plane went down Wednesday evening in Warner Bay, on the mainland in Seymour Inlet
Elk Lake added to list of lakes with blue-green algae warning

Elk Lake added to list of lakes with blue-green algae warning

Blue-green algae can produce toxins
Family, friends worried for Nanaimo woman not seen since August

Family, friends worried for Nanaimo woman not seen since August

RCMP say the 30-year-old was last seen in Nanaimo on Aug. 28.
Ditidaht First Nation calls for better connectivity in wake of weekend death

Ditidaht First Nation calls for better connectivity in wake of weekend death

Phone and internet service in the remote area is spotty.
Duncan to be home to new first-in-sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ animal behaviour centre

Duncan to be home to new first-in-sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ animal behaviour centre

The group says an increasing numbers of cats and dogs are arriving in care fearful, under-socialized and needing significant behavioural support
Island sailor Maura Dewey has hard-earned spot on Canadian team at first female America's Cup

Island sailor Maura Dewey has hard-earned spot on Canadian team at first female America's Cup

America’s Cup, described as the Super Bowl of sailing, is held every three years and has been raced for 173 years. Women’s regatta begins this weekend in Spain.
Program that helps identify heart disease in those under 55 comes to Victoria

Program that helps identify heart disease in those under 55 comes to Victoria

The Study to Avoid Cardiovascular Events in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ program, or SAVE BC, is now in Victoria thanks to a $320,000 donation by a local couple.
UVic looks at adding on-campus housing for at least 500 students

UVic looks at adding on-campus housing for at least 500 students

The university is developing a business case for additional housing, especially for graduate and upper-year undergraduate students
Another earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island

Another earthquake strikes off Vancouver Island

Wednesday’s earthquake off Nootka Sound was the 60th seismic event over the past month in southwestern sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — and the largest measured during that time
Agreement aims to ensure Sidney apartment stays a rental

Agreement aims to ensure Sidney apartment stays a rental

Under the agreement, the 140 apartments must stay rentals for at least 30 years, with 28 of them below-market rentals for a minimum of 20 years