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Haze settles over Vancouver Island again as B.C. battles wildfires

There are 377 active fires in B.C. with 47 in the Coastal Fire Region

Aug 23, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

No major injuries reported as Nanoose Bay home destroyed by fire

Several firefighters treated for heat exhaustion

Aug 22, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: 2 houses barge-bound from Oak Bay, Victoria for Sidney compound

Nighttime moves lead to new homes for residents on Lopez, Texada islands

Aug 22, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Service providers come together to support Victoria’s homeless population

‘Homelessness is an issue that affects everyone,’ says event organizer

Aug 22, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Don’t turn on roof sprinklers in wildfire fight: Vernon fire chief

If evacuating from a wildfire, do not turn on your sprinklers

Aug 22, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Kelowna family thanks Central Saanich firefighters for helping to save home

Malindi Elmore and her family came to the fire hall with sandwiches, drawings

Aug 22, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Explosion, grass fires keep Victoria police busy

Weekend sees higher-than-average call volume for VicPD

Aug 22, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Anti-abortion leaflets don’t prompt delivery change by Saanich council

Report weighs balancing rights while exploring limiting pamphlet delivery methods

Aug 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

“We cannot reconcile without speaking the same words”: Ktunaxa language course offered

Aug 22, 2023 1:50 PM Read more >

Kookipi Creek wildfire near Boston Bar now estimated at 13,674 hectares

Evacuation orders and alerts remain; Highway 1 from Hope to Lytton still closed

Aug 22, 2023 10:55 AM Read more >