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Pedestrian killed and motorcyclist badly hurt in separate crashes in Saanich

Pedestrian killed and motorcyclist badly hurt in separate crashes in Saanich

A pedestrian who was struck in a crosswalk was pronounced dead on scene, while a motorcyclist in another collision is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
One dead in Parksville after garbage truck and SUV collide

One dead in Parksville after garbage truck and SUV collide

“The initial indications are that the SUV veered into the oncoming lane of the garbage truck and collided head on.”
Whistler bike trails reopen after cougar encounter

Whistler bike trails reopen after cougar encounter

Cougar knocked mountain biker from their bike near Alpine last week
‘Left in lurch’ : Crofton crew faces extended mill shutdown

‘Left in lurch’ : Crofton crew faces extended mill shutdown

The union representing workers says the mill has only been operating for about two and half months since January, and the spotty schedule has left many struggling to pay their bills
Nanaimo cab driver helps to deliver a baby

Nanaimo cab driver helps to deliver a baby

“I wanted to the paramedic to get there,” said the cabbie. “I didn’t want the baby to shoot out onto the floor, right?”
New COVID variant no cause for parental panic, says doctor, but kids need flu shot

New COVID variant no cause for parental panic, says doctor, but kids need flu shot

Dr. David Goldfarb at BC Children's Hospital says evidence from the Southern Hemisphere suggests influenza B, which can affect children worse than adults, will be particularly prevalent this year.
Bear cub recovering after suffering burns in Shuswap wildfire

Bear cub recovering after suffering burns in Shuswap wildfire

The cub is expected to make a full recovery.
Insurance adjusters on the ground to assess wildfire damage claims

Insurance adjusters on the ground to assess wildfire damage claims

It will take about a month to get a better assessment of the overall damage estimate from the fires.
Royal Jubilee Hospital will be down one OR in fall, postponing surgeries for up to 312 people

Royal Jubilee Hospital will be down one OR in fall, postponing surgeries for up to 312 people

Royal Jubilee Hospital will run with one less operating room for almost two months this fall affecting up to 312 general surgeries. The reduction will occur Sept. 5 to Oct. 27
Parking space too small, B.C. condo owners alleged in tribunal action

Parking space too small, B.C. condo owners alleged in tribunal action

The owners wanted $5,000 to rent a common property parking stall.