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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.

Aug 23, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

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

Aug 22, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

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

Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue urge hikers to be prepared

Aug 21, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >

Sidney ticket hits million-dollar jackpot

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

Aug 19, 2024 10:37 AM Read more >

Island rabbit rescue having to turn away people bringing in bunnies

People continue to dump their pet rabbits, laments V.I. Fluffle

Aug 18, 2024 11:58 AM Read more >

Swimmer rescued from Highway 4 ravine after being swept up in current

Person sustains minor injuries after getting swept downsteam in Wally Creek near Kennedy Lake

Aug 17, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

$8M in B.C. gov't funding means cleaner coastlines: MLA Osborne

Emerald Sea Protection Society to get $318,000 to continue abandoned fishing gear retrieval efforts

Aug 16, 2024 4:03 PM Read more >

Driver ticketed after 'near miss' of head-on collision on Highway 4

Dashcam footage of the incident was shared on social media

Aug 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Shetland Creek wildfire prompts new evacuation orders and alerts north of Lytton

Shifting winds and increased fire activity at southern end of fire are challenging firefighters

Aug 3, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Heat warning for Okanagan, air quality statement for Revelstoke in effect

The heat warning and special air quality statement are in effect for the entire weekend

Aug 2, 2024 7:57 AM Read more >