'Never seen anything like this': Humpback whale catches unsuspecting seal off Vancouver Island
A Vancouver Island nature photographer says he has never seen anything like what his camera captured on a recent whale-watching excursion off Victoria.
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BREAKING B.C. mayors demand federal funding for involuntary care, bail reforms, port crackdown
A coalition of elected officials from across British Columbia gathered Monday to demand "urgent action" from the federal government on issues of public safety, mental health and drug addictions – including funding for the province's planned expansion of involuntary care.
Body recovered from B.C. lake after unclothed man leads investigators to crash site
Mounties are investigating a fatal crash north of Whistler, B.C., after an unclothed man who was found along the side of the road led police to a pickup truck submerged in a lake with one occupant still inside.
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Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups
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Victoria man who stole from investors banned from market, BCSC says
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2024 Emmy Awards: Quick highlights, including who won
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B.C. woman reveals greatest life lesson after celebrating 100th birthday
If you take a look to the right of Hilda Duddridge’s 100th birthday cake, you’ll see a sculpture of a smiling girl extending her arms forward.
Vancouver man forms enduring friendship with injured crow
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B.C. senior responds to vandalism with creative kindness
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B.C. boy writes emotional song for grandfather he never met
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Video shows sea otter hitching ride on B.C. woman's paddleboard
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Dog's loving legacy inspires 4-year-old to take daily walks with toy lizard
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