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Skaters flock to Ottawa’s Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

Skaters flock to Ottawa’s Rideau Canal to kick off Flag Day

60th anniversary of national flag is being marked on Saturday, Feb. 15
Island Health stresses importance of child immunization as numbers drop

Island Health stresses importance of child immunization as numbers drop

Children should start their vaccination schedule at two months old, health authority recommends
Teen trapped after fall into ocean in Chemainus rescued by emergency crews

Teen trapped after fall into ocean in Chemainus rescued by emergency crews

Emergency crews successful in difficult rescue
North Island freediving guru featured in Victoria film festival documentary

North Island freediving guru featured in Victoria film festival documentary

7 Beats Per Minute was screened at the 2025 Victoria Film Festival on Feb. 11. 
Kelowna Mountie not responsible for injuries: Police watchdog

Kelowna Mountie not responsible for injuries: Police watchdog

The RCMP officer followed but did not pursue a man who was later hit by a semi-truck
Cowichan bus strike leaves many stranded

Cowichan bus strike leaves many stranded

Transit workers in Cowichan Valley began strike on Feb. 8
B.C. links earthquakes in the northeast to fracking, oversight tightened

B.C. links earthquakes in the northeast to fracking, oversight tightened

Orders require operators to immediately halt operations if they trigger a sizable seismic event
Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Labour Relations finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union B.C. employee

Board rules coffee giant had legitimate reason to close outlet less than a year after it unionized
Fire blamed in the mystery of B.C. sailors found dead off Nova Scotia

Fire blamed in the mystery of B.C. sailors found dead off Nova Scotia

Salt Spring Island's James Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood were found in a dinghy washed ashore on Sable Island
Oscar nomination gives B.C. residential school story a global platform

Oscar nomination gives B.C. residential school story a global platform

Sugarcane documentary about Williams Lake residential school sparking attention in important places