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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake 'lightly felt' on Vancouver Island, no damage or tsunami

PORT ALICE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Earthquakes Canada says a 6.4 magnitude quake in the Pacific was "lightly felt" on Vancouver Island Thursday morning. The agency says the powerful quake at 8:08 a.m.

Jul 11, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

B.C. waters now home to Canada's largest marine protected area

VANCOUVER — First Nations along British Columbia's coast have announced with the Canadian government the designation of the country's largest marine protected area.

Jul 11, 2024 1:14 PM Read more >

BC United's Michael Lee, once a leadership candidate, won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition BC United is losing another elected member just ahead of the province's fall election.

Jul 11, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Baby delivered in couple's vehicle in View Royal pub's parking lot

The couple was believed to be en route to the hospital when the birth started to happen a little too soon

Jul 11, 2024 5:51 AM Read more >

Officer's decision to use force can't be held to 'standard of perfection:' lawyer

VicPD officer Ron Kirkwood faces allegations of abuse of authority after 43-year-old Lisa Rauch was killed by a plastic projectile from an ARWEN gun

Jul 11, 2024 4:01 AM Read more >

B.C. District of Wells issues evacuation order due to Cornish Mountain Wildfire

A new wildfire in B.C.'s central region has triggered an evacuation order for the northeast corner of the District of Wells.

Jul 11, 2024 12:28 AM Read more >

Active wildfires tick up in central B.C., risk of lightning coming to the north

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has jumped by more than three dozen to about 140 amid a heat wave, which is creating prime conditions for fire.

Jul 10, 2024 6:35 PM Read more >

National 988 suicide prevention hotline saving lives of Canadians, says MP

Todd Doherty says more than 250,000 people with mental health concerns have called or texted the three-digit hotline since its launch on Nov. 30.

Jul 10, 2024 5:47 PM Read more >

B.C. to implement committee's suggestions on overdose responses at schools

VICTORIA — A steering committee has identified early actions for post-secondary institutions to follow in the event of an overdose on campus.

Jul 10, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Cyberattack continues to plague Co-op retailers

Hackers forced week-long closure of 16 Four Rivers Co-op cardlock fuel filling stations in central Interior

Jul 10, 2024 4:25 PM Read more >