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Island man says he was threatened at knifepoint by Malahat gas station clerk

Island man says he was threatened at knifepoint by Malahat gas station clerk

Four years ago, Ian McKay's throat was slashed in Kamloops, triggering a post-traumatic response
Ahousaht declares state of emergency, 1 arrested in homicide investigation

Ahousaht declares state of emergency, 1 arrested in homicide investigation

Death of man in residence comes as small community also coping with loss of youth support worker
Problems persist on BC Ferries sailings between Victoria and Tsawwassen

Problems persist on BC Ferries sailings between Victoria and Tsawwassen

Mechanical problems have resulted in more cancellations on the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route Wednesday
BC Ferries passengers facing long waits at Swartz Bay

BC Ferries passengers facing long waits at Swartz Bay

Mechanical issues cause cancellation of BC Ferries sailings
Evacuation alert issued for Sabina Lake wildfire near Burns Lake

Evacuation alert issued for Sabina Lake wildfire near Burns Lake

Sabina Lake wildfire, reported north of Ootsa Lake, has scorched over 43,000 hectares since discovered July 19
Campfire ban lifting for Kamloops and Coastal B.C. fire centres

Campfire ban lifting for Kamloops and Coastal B.C. fire centres

Fires to be allowed again Wednesday in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and southern Okanagan
Arrest made in fatal Vancouver Island hit-and-run in April

Arrest made in fatal Vancouver Island hit-and-run in April

The RCMP has made an arrest in the case of the fatal hit and run that killed 17-year-old Leanne Joe on April 18 in North Cowichan.
Police arrest 7, seize drugs and cash in major south Island drug bust

Police arrest 7, seize drugs and cash in major south Island drug bust

Seven people were arrested in Duncan and Sooke after a multi-jurisdictional drug investigation
SAR team rescues 2 hikers on Juan de Fuca trail during peak season

SAR team rescues 2 hikers on Juan de Fuca trail during peak season

Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue urge hikers to be prepared
Sidney ticket hits million-dollar jackpot

Sidney ticket hits million-dollar jackpot

Sidney ticket matches all 7 numbers on Lotto Max Max Millions draw