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Work set to start on new $289M Island cancer centre in Nanaimo

New facility at NRGH will provide prevention, detection and treatment for mid and north Island residents

Feb 13, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

B.C. immediately pauses public service hiring, cancels promised rebate

Government cites on-going fiscal situation, tariffs for the moves

Feb 13, 2025 1:13 PM Read more >

25 cats, one severely matted dog saved from property east of Terrace

"A devastating case of humans and animals struggling together," said Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior protection officer

Feb 13, 2025 12:44 PM Read more >

Man in custody after woman stabbed to death in Victoria's downtown

Police believe it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public

Feb 13, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

B.C. radio stations dial in new ownership

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission also approved new broadcasting licences

Feb 13, 2025 10:33 AM Read more >

Saving species ‘not rocket science,’ but few faring better than long ago: researcher

The study shows just a handful of species at risk are faring better now than 2-3 decades ago

Feb 13, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Duncan shopkeeper badly beaten trying to chase down thieves after robbery

Police arrest 2 people after eyewitness describes kick to the face that broke man's teeth and nose

Feb 13, 2025 10:05 AM Read more >

Dry January has Cowichan Lake half-full and hoping for snowpack recharge

Lake only 46 per cent full by end of January

Feb 13, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Police sound alarm after Islanders swindled by phoney couriers at their doors

Saanich police are issuing a warning following a string of courier frauds that has cost the victims thousands of dollars

Feb 13, 2025 9:50 AM Read more >

GoFundMe set up for family of autistic B.C. teen killed in police incident

Fund intended to help pay for funeral for Chase De Balinhard, 15

Feb 13, 2025 9:50 AM Read more >