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B.C. cannabis industry 'cautiously optimistic' about ministry change

Policy and licensing for non-medical cannabis has been moved from the public safety ministry over to agriculture

Aug 5, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

New evacuation alert issued due to Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island

'Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible before evacuation is ordered'

Aug 4, 2025 10:49 PM Read more >

Driver arrested after allegedly fleeing crash scene near Nanaimo Airport

Two people taken to hospital after collision at Timberlands Road on Aug. 2

Aug 4, 2025 4:14 PM Read more >

Errington-Coombs area takes hard look at becoming Island's newest municipality

RDN board asks province to fund potential incorporation study in region west of Parksville

Aug 4, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Thunderstorm alert rolling over parts of B.C.

Advisory also for Boundary, Fraser Canyon, Nicola, Similkameen, South Thompson

Aug 4, 2025 11:41 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Bear Creek wildfire near Harrison grows to 224 hectares

Fire remains out of control north of Harrison Hot Springs

Aug 4, 2025 11:26 AM Read more >

Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island grows to more than 500 hectares overnight

Fire still considered 'out of control'; boat launch closed at Horne Lake Regional Park

Aug 4, 2025 11:10 AM Read more >

Cantilever Bar fire near Lytton grows to 1,426 hectares

Fire continues to burn to the north and west approximately 10 kilometres from Lytton

Aug 3, 2025 6:30 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island crews help battle Wesley Ridge wildfire with ground personnel, helicopters

393 residences are under an evacuation order

Aug 3, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

Officials try to strike delicate balance with dwindling Cowichan River flows

More than 17,000 fish fry rescued from lake tributaries so far this season, weir may soon be dropped again

Aug 3, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >