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200 earthquakes off B.C.'s coast are 'completely normal': Seismologist

There has been a 'swarm' of 200 or so earthquakes hundreds of kilometres off B.C.'s coast in the last 36 to 48 hours, but a Canadian seismologist says it's considered "business as usual."

Jul 5, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >

Agassiz RCMP rescue stranded swimmers on Harrison Lake

Officers discovered exhausted swimmers while training

Jul 5, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Warnings expand as heat wave settles over B.C.

Weekend temperatures set to rise, more-seasonal temperatures expected later next week

Jul 5, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

Water users encouraged to make safer sunscreen selections

Lake Cowichan's Tube Shack will be providing free environmentally friendly sunscreen to their customers this summer

Jul 5, 2024 11:35 AM Read more >

Former Sooke councillor takes a run at provincial politics

Haldane running for BC United in Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding

Jul 5, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

'Know the hazards': Cliff jumper dies in North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver firefighters, North Shore Rescue all called to help transport the man out of the park

Jul 5, 2024 11:04 AM Read more >

Island business denies allegations of foreign worker mistreatment

Complaint lodged after temporary workers for Port Alberni's San Group discovered living in a trailer

Jul 5, 2024 10:48 AM Read more >

Couple with diversabilities from evacuated Kelowna apartment fear the future

Janelle Resendes and Paul Thomas found independence in Hadgraft Wilson Place as it was built to suit their needs

Jul 5, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Sooke seeks extension to comply with provincial zoning laws

Bill 44 requires municipalities to rezone in order to increase small-scale, multi-unit housing

Jul 5, 2024 9:51 AM Read more >

Nanaimo suspect found hiding in back seat of vehicle, drugs and swords seized

51-year-old remains in custody after arrest this spring

Jul 5, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >