Top Story 45 mins Campbell River RCMP warn of ‘airsoft drive-by shootings’ Mounties in Campbell River say they have received several reports of teens in vehicles shooting water gel blasters or airsoft guns at people, and warn that these actions could cause injury and easily go beyond harmless pranks. Read the full story
23 mins 'Trailblazing pilot': Youngest woman to fly solo around the world to speak at Nanaimo event The youngest woman to fly solo around the world is arriving on Vancouver Island this month, as part of a special aviation event that's open to the public.
45 mins Campbell River RCMP warn of ‘airsoft drive-by shootings’ Mounties in Campbell River say they have received several reports of teens in vehicles shooting water gel blasters or airsoft guns at people, and warn that these actions could cause injury and easily go beyond harmless pranks.
1 hour Author Alice Munro's death 'bittersweet' at Victoria bookstore that carries her name Justina Elias says she didn't know about the connection legendary Canadian writer Alice Munro had to the Victoria, B.C., bookstore that bears her name, but she quickly found out.
1 hour Rob Shaw: Leaders of BC United and Conservatives say they are open to merger talks B.C.’s United and Conservative parties both say they are open to merger talks, as yet another poll released Tuesday shows the conservatives surging in popularity to challenge the BC NDP.
2 hours Federal Tory Leader Poilievre targets illicit drugs in B.C. hospitals Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that would forbid Ottawa from "ever" granting provinces exemptions to allow illicit drug use in hospitals.
3 hours BC Ferries to offer free menstrual products on vessels, gender neutral bathrooms BC Ferries will be offering free menstrual products onboard its vessels and at its terminals starting this summer, and will introduce gender neutral bathrooms.
4 hours B.C. needs dedicated, cross-government wildfire strategy: former minister A former British Columbia forests minister says the province is on the right track as it responds to worsening wildfires, but the scale of the challenge is so great, it's falling behind and needs to prioritize a "whole-of-society" approach.
4 hours Nanaimo’s Funkanometry makes it to finals of Canada’s Got Talent, falls shy of $1M prize Nanaimo dance duo Funkanometry made it to the finals of television series Canada’s Got Talent, but fell just shy of taking home the $1-million grand prize on Tuesday.
5 hours Victoria International Airport's new air traffic control tower begins construction Victoria International Airport is getting a new air traffic control tower by 2027.
18 hours As northeastern B.C. burns, Vancouver Island's drought drama may play out later in the summer The wildfire season in northeastern B.C. is starting abnormally early, but on Vancouver Island, conditions are more encouraging for now.
18 hours Sayward council dysfunction continues with second councillor resignation Sayward council has had a second councillor resign this year amid dysfunction at the council table and changes among staff.
2 hours Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4 The series returns to Vancouver for Game 5 on Thursday. Game 6 goes Saturday in Edmonton.
3 hours Mother bear that attacked woman in B.C. won't be put down: officials The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a bear that attacked a woman on a trail in the community of Squamish will not be captured or put down.
20 hours Fort Nelson evacuees wait it out as incoming weather holds key to B.C. firefight No homes have been lost as a wildfire nudges toward the northeastern B.C. community of Fort Nelson, where the weather will play a key role in determining the fate of the firefight, Premier David Eby said Tuesday.
Featured Story 4 hours Nanaimo’s Funkanometry makes it to finals of Canada’s Got Talent, falls shy of $1M prize Nanaimo dance duo Funkanometry made it to the finals of television series Canada’s Got Talent, but fell just shy of taking home the $1-million grand prize on Tuesday. Read the full story
1 month Opinion: ‘Ultimate challenge for Esquimalt council’: Thoughts from Mayor Barb Desjardins after approving 26-storey residential tower In May 2023, Esquimalt staff received the development application for 900 Carlton Place/900 Esquimalt Road, a key corner in Esquimalt. The application included 272 units of housing, commercial space, rental housing and a condominium tower at a height of 26 storeys.
2 months Opinion: Councillors in the CRD and Across BC Deserve Fair Pay In the past two years, Councils across the region have adjusted their remuneration and benefits to keep up with inflation and the realities of working an increasingly complex job.
2 months Opinion: Gentleman George, an inspiration for every young reporter Ian Haysom reflects on the life and legacy of George Garrett, the legendary CKNW radio reporter who died this week.