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Blue-green algae warning issued for Durrance Lake

Blue-green algae warning issued for Durrance Lake

The warning, issued by the Capital Regional District in consultation with Island Health, follows previous advisories for Beaver Lake and Prior Lake
Nanaimo pedestrian struck in crosswalk by SUV driver

Nanaimo pedestrian struck in crosswalk by SUV driver

The woman suffered serous injuries when she was hit about 8:30 a.m. Monday on Hammond Bay Road, near Morningstar Road
Crime, disorder take centre stage in sa国际传媒 election, but statistics tell complex story

Crime, disorder take centre stage in sa国际传媒 election, but statistics tell complex story

Business groups and others have raised concerns about crime and disorder ahead of the Oct. 19 provincial election, while police have decried what some have called a "revolving door" justice system for repeat and violent offenders.
Rustad's major housing tax rebate plan overshadowed by anti-vaccine comments on video

Rustad's major housing tax rebate plan overshadowed by anti-vaccine comments on video

The video, shared by the NDP, is an edited version of longer footage posted online by the BC Public Service Employees for Freedom, a group of former workers who believe they were discriminated against for not getting vaccinated.
Wildfire burning near Mount Arrowsmith being held

Wildfire burning near Mount Arrowsmith being held

The fire, which was spotted about 8 p.m. Sunday, was originally estimated at two hectares but that was later reducted to 1.14 hectares
Dangerous motorcycle stunts on rise on Nanaimo streets: RCMP

Dangerous motorcycle stunts on rise on Nanaimo streets: RCMP

Riding on the wrong side of the road, driving on sidewalks and riding at night with no lights are among the 104 incidents so far this year
Charters Road in Sooke set to reopen for afternoon commute

Charters Road in Sooke set to reopen for afternoon commute

To ease congestion, the road will be open Monday to Friday from 2-6 p.m. starting Tuesday, the district says
New seats redrew sa国际传媒 legislature's floor plan. They bring political calculations too

New seats redrew sa国际传媒 legislature's floor plan. They bring political calculations too

It would be a mistake to automatically assume the new urban seats will favour left-leaning parties such as the NDP, says David Black, an associate professor of communication and culture at Royal Roads University.
Our Community: United Way launches campaign, tea lovers gather for festival

Our Community: United Way launches campaign, tea lovers gather for festival

The fundraising goal for the United Way Southern Vancouver Island鈥檚 2024 community campaign is $4 million
VIU researchers aim to create a reliable test for biotoxins in shellfish

VIU researchers aim to create a reliable test for biotoxins in shellfish

Coastal Indigenous communities are at higher risk of being affected by paralytic shellfish poison because their diets rely more heavily on seafood