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Police seek Parksville bank robbery suspect with tattoo on right thumb

Mounties on the Mid-Island are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank in Parksville last week.

Police released two photos of the suspect, including this one showing his rings and thumb tattoo. (Oceanside RCMP)

Business case for bringing rail back to Vancouver Island released

The Island Corridor Foundation (ICF), which manages rail on Vancouver Island, released last week an initial business case stating the need it sees for safe, efficient, reliable, transit-like rail as the island's population grows.

When will drivers get their ICBC rebates? An updated timeline

Some British Columbians won’t be getting provincial rebates meant to offset soaring gas prices until the end of July, according to ICBC.

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Car travelling 185 km/h on Malahat impounded: RCMP

Two drivers were slapped with temporary driving bans and had their vehicles impounded for seven days after they were spotted speeding excessively on the Malahat highway, according to RCMP.

The police speed measuring device used at the time is shown. (RCMP)

'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack

A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.

The eagle is seen swooping after a B.C. family's pet goose, Frankie. (Mike Lazic)

Flesh-eating disease among pets prompts warning on Vancouver Island

Veterinarians on Vancouver Island are encouraging residents to monitor their pets after several dogs were found to have necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating disease.

April Goff believes her dog Prince died from a flesh-eating disease.

Victoria Day Parade, Victoria Highland Games returning to B.C. capital

After pandemic delays, two beloved Victoria events are returning this Victoria Day long weekend.

Caught on cam: Trees fall on Nanaimo home amid B.C. windstorm

A pair of tall trees toppled onto a Nanaimo, B.C., home Wednesday as a windstorm wreaked havoc on Vancouver Island.

'It was a total wreck': Nanaimo family escapes house fire

A large foster family escaped an evening house fire in central Nanaimo, which ruined their home and damaged another next door.

Saanich resident arrested for more than $10K in lumber thefts

West Shore RCMP say a Saanich, B.C., resident has been arrested after thousands of dollars worth of lumber was stolen out of the Colwood, B.C., area.

West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection

A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.

B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award

Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.

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Ont. and Que. scramble to recover from thunderstorm that left at least 8 dead

Clean-up efforts are underway after a massive thunderstorm on Saturday left a trail of destruction in Southern Ontario and Quebec.

Crews remove a tree from a car following a major storm in Carleton Place, Ont. on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm

The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a “derecho”, a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.

How concerned should we be about monkeypox?

Global health officials have sounded the alarm over rising cases in Europe and elsewhere of monkeypox, a type of viral infection more common to west and central Africa. Here's what we know about the current outbreak and the relative risk.

Tens of thousands without power after severe storm hits Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.

43 CP Rail cars carrying potash derail east of Fort Macleod, Alta.

Clean up is underway after 43 CP Rail train cars carrying potash left the track Sunday morning east of Fort Macleod, Alta.

8 people dead after storm rips through Ontario; tens of thousands without power

The death count related to a destructive storm that ripped through much of southern Ontario continues to rise

Huawei 5G ban delay wasn't tied to efforts to free Spavor and Kovrig, Mendicino says

Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino insists the once unknown fate of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig was not why the government delayed its decision to ban Huawei technologies from Canada's 5G network.

78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in U.S.

A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children.

Indigenous Manitoba man risks his life to bring humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Kim Sigurdson, a Métis philanthropist from Manitoba, travelled to Ukraine in early May on his own dime to bring support to displaced Ukrainians.

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Vancouver Island 'adventure cat' skis, bikes and kayaks

Before Michelle Gagnon figured out her that her cat liked playing fetch outside in the snow, Bodhi was a skittish kitten.

'Not a normal house pet': North Saanich woman enjoys hard-earned friendship with pig

Anette never expected that she’d be going for daily walks around her neighbourhood with a pair of pups and a 300 pound pig.

Nanaimo girl creates playground and stadium for pet snails

When Olivia started searching for snails at the start of the pandemic, her mom Sarah wasn’t surprised.

Victoria woman raises orphaned goat, brings her to work

Adam finds out how an unexpected past turned a woman and a young goat into unlikely colleagues.

B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award

Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.

Hummingbird builds nest on hook hanging in noisy Victoria welding shop

Dave Clarke's noisy welding shop in Victoria is the last place you might expect to find a hummingbird nest, but that's exactly what he found one recent morning.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

'It restores your faith in humanity': Vancouver Island man, 72, prepares to cycle to Newfoundland

As Fred takes a framed photo off the wall, showing a winning a moment from his 40-year career working with race horses, he admits he was feeling stuck.