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In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air near Victoria
Lees has been leading whale watching trips since 2005 and said this was a rare sight. He’s seen a whale toss a porpoise or a seal with its tail just a handful of times in 15 years on the water. → Read More
COVID-19: Bumpy ride for West Coast Trail bus during pandemic
With the West Coast Trail closed for 2020 and tourism numbers slashed due to the pandemic, the 30 year-old firm has resigned itself to writing off the season and hoping 2021 will bring back a semblance of normalcy. → Read More
15-year-old North Vancouver surfer saves pal who had seizure in Tofino waves
Looking back, Asher realizes how scary it was that they were caught in a rip tide while his friend was incapacitated — but at the time, adrenaline pushed him into action. → Read More
‘Safest man on the planet’ back in Victoria after 267-day sailing odyssey
Bert ter Hart, from Gabriola Island, is the first North American to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation around the world using only celestial navigation. Yes, that means no GPS. → Read More
Dozens of trees cut down by mistake in Saanich park
Dorothy Chambers, an environmental advocate, said: “In the world of environmental and urban forestry, this is a huge mistake.” → Read More
Meet Henry. He has three hearts and eight arms
Staff at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea decided they would name their newest octopus either Bonnie if it was female or Henry if male. → Read More
COVID-19: Around Vancouver Island, tourism prompts tensions
Businessman Jack Julseth said it’s difficult to balance economic recovery for businesses with travel restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Vancouver Island
A small stream of Alaska-bound American pleasure boats continues to travel along the east coast of Vancouver Island, despite a border closure barring non-essential travel, prompting concerns about boaters bringing COVID-19 to the Island. → Read More
Prison puts residents’ safety at risk, Metchosin mayor says
Two men who escaped William Head Institution last summer have each being charged with first-degree murder for a crime they allegedly committed while on the run. → Read More
Conservation officer who refused to kill bear cubs was improperly dismissed: court
“I had senior-level bureaucrats misleading decision makers, developing records after the fact, making stories up, and saying false, misleading and inaccurate information about me.” → Read More
Thousands fill Centennial Square in Victoria for Black Lives rally
Centennial Square in Victoria overflowed with people attending the Peace Rally for Black Lives on Sunday. → Read More
Home-share caregivers, working 24/7, say they should get pandemic pay
Most individuals in home share have day workers who take them out during the week, but COVID-19 put a stop to that support, and home-share caregivers are picking up the extra hours. → Read More
Salt Spring woman ambushed, shot by husband, family says
In a statement, the family described Jennifer as “a gentle and loving mother” and said she had finally made the decision to leave her marriage and was the happiest she had ever been. → Read More
Port Alberni leaders condemn racist act against First Nations
Tseshaht councillor Hugh Braker, who was one of many who witnessed the incident, said he also heard racial slurs and shouts of “We hate Indians.” → Read More
Man found dead at home on Salt Spring, woman dies later; police say no public risk
Police did not identify the couple, but neighbours and friends identified them as husband and wife John and Jennifer Quesnel. → Read More
Vancouver Island man’s brother and cousin die amid protests in Chicago
“I always dread phone calls when I look down and see they are from Chicago,” said Jelks, who left the United States at age 30 for a different life. → Read More
‘My life has changed a thousand-fold’: Victoria campers move into hotel
The province bought a Comfort Inn last week for $18.5 million to evacuate Topaz Park and a stretch of Pandora Avenue amid the COVID-19 outbreak and opioid crisis. → Read More
Frantic rescue effort as off-duty paramedic swam to Saanich marina after explosion
His paramedic training kicked in and he did a quick risk assessment before diving into the cold water and swimming toward the scene. → Read More
B.C.’s tourist destinations waiting for all-clear on reopening to visitors
Places such as Salt Spring Island have limited medical services and a vulnerable demographic and islanders don't want to risk a second wave of COVID-19 → Read More
Man arrested after arrow shot into vehicle at Victoria intersection
A man was arrested at a hotel in the 300 block of Gorge Road East on Tuesday after officers received a tip from the public, Victoria police said. → Read More