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Campbell River Mountie who shot and killed man armed with pellet pistol was justified: IIO

The shooting happened after police responded to a 911 call from a sporting-goods store where a man was reported to have stolen knives and a pellet pistol.

Oct 11, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Black bear goes for gummy bears at Lake Cowichan store

“Then this little bugger has the nerve to sit at the end of my driveway, look at me and eat it,” says the owner of Tiptons Gas Bar

Oct 11, 2023 1:55 AM Read more >

Campbell River pumpkin dubbed heaviest in B.C. at Langley weigh-in

The Atlantic Giant pumpkin, dubbed Walter, weighed in at a whopping 1,152 pounds — roughly the weight of a full-grown grizzly bear

Oct 11, 2023 1:05 AM Read more >

Planned B.C. gold mine near Quesnel passes environmental assessment

VICTORIA — Plans for a gold mine near Wells, in B.C.'s Cariboo region, took a significant step forward with the granting of an environmental assessment certificate.

Oct 10, 2023 5:04 PM Read more >

Canucks will ‘follow the league rules’ on Pride Tape and specialty jerseys

The NHL has banned teams from using specialty jerseys or alterations to gear like Pride Tape for any on-ice activities, including practices and warm-ups.

Oct 10, 2023 3:54 PM Read more >

North Vancouver’s Connor Bedard to face hockey idol Sidney Crosby in NHL debut

Bedard didn't shy away from trying to make plays during preseason play with the Chicago Blackhawks

Oct 10, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

4.5 earthquake shakes Greater Victoria, Washington state coast on Sunday night

Lightly felt in Greater Victoria, no reports of damage.

Oct 9, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

It's a new season of whale song on the West Coast

Whale Sound will allow researchers and the public to listen and learn more about whale acoustics and how marine mammals can be better protected.

Oct 8, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Prince George resident completes Canadian Death Race

Ultra marathon runner Larry Malmgren completed Canadian Death Race at 61 years old, placing 52nd out of 286 participants from around the world.

Oct 8, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Bear encounters increasing as populations grow, drought continues

A black bear was seen meandering along the Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet on Friday, while another bear was spotted at Royal Roads University

Oct 7, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >