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Alberni Valley Rescue Society volunteers responding to paraglider stuck in tree

New helicopter hoist team works with Ascent Helicopters, Totem Tree arborists

Jul 1, 2023 7:57 PM Read more >

Canadians highlight national diversity, freedoms at Canada Day celebrations

Air quality warnings blanketed much of Quebec and prompted the cancellation of fireworks displays in Montreal

Jul 1, 2023 5:13 PM Read more >

Skin lesions on endangered killer whales are getting worse, study says

Scientists hypothesize it could be an indicator of the whales’ declining ability to fend off illness

Jul 1, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

30 new Canadians take citizenship oath at Vancouver ceremony on Canada Day

Federal Immigration Minister said more than 1,000 immigrants would become citizens on July 1

Jul 1, 2023 3:55 PM Read more >

Four people and a dog rescued from sinking yacht off southern Vancouver Island

The mayday call came in just after 6 p.m. Friday (June 30)

Jul 1, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Evacuation Order now downgraded to Alert on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain

Fire is likely human caused, now 6.5 ha with 448 homes evacuated

Jul 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.

The union served a 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday

Jul 1, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

‘WTF?’: Victoria food delivery driver dragged online for parking on sidewalk

But some blame the gig economy more than the driver

Jul 1, 2023 8:20 AM Read more >

Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say

The strike notice affects about 7,400 terminal cargo loaders and 49 of the province’s waterfront employers

Jul 1, 2023 8:19 AM Read more >

Magnitude 4.1 quake shakes west northern B.C. island

Earthquakes Canada says no tsunami is expected

Jul 1, 2023 8:04 AM Read more >