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• Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

  One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.

  

• Motorcycle rider in critical condition after crash in Courtenay, B.C.

  A motorcycle rider has been transported to hospital in critical condition following an overnight crash in Courtenay, B.C.

  

• Communities on Island's west coast promise crackdown on illegal camping

  After experiencing an "unacceptably high level" of illegal and backroad camping over the last two summers, communities on Vancouver Island's west coast are collectively urging visitors to make reservations and only stay at authorized campgrounds.

• Police investigating after homeowner chases alleged trespasser through Oak Bay backyards

  Oak Bay police say they're investigating after a homeowner spotted a man who they believed broke into their home, resulting in a chase.

• Vancouver Island wildlife centre closing to visitors amid avian flu spread

  A wildlife rescue centre in Vancouver Island's Comox Valley will temporarily close its visitor centre and gift shop on Monday amid concerns about the spread of avian influenza in the region.

• Endangered whales featured in Canada Post's latest stamps series

  Canada Post unveiled a new line of stamps Monday that are meant to raise awareness of the plight of five endangered species of whales.

• 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.

• Kevin Falcon to be sworn-in, take seat in legislature as BC Liberal Leader

  A swearing-in ceremony is set for this afternoon in Victoria as B.C.'s new Liberal leader enters the legislature as Leader of the Opposition.

• Rabbits, rodents reptiles: BC SPCA holding 'pay-as-you-can' adoption event for small animals

  The BC SPCA is hoping to encourage people to adopt rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, birds and reptiles during a "pay-as-you- can" event that starts province-wide Monday.

• B.C. parents question no-wait 'circle of care' system for neurodiverse kids

  British Columbia is set to launch one-stop support centres for children with issues like ADHD, autism and Down syndrome, but parents say promises of a no-wait system that won't require assessments or a diagnosis seem unrealistic due to a shortage of health-care professionals.

• Share the road: The B.C. government wants you to look out for horses when driving this summer

  As summer approaches, the B.C. government is reminding drivers in rural areas to expect more horses on the roads.

• Inquest to begin in N.B. police shooting of Indigenous woman during wellness check

  The lawyer for the family of a British Columbia Indigenous woman fatally shot by police in Edmundston, N.B., during a wellness check two years ago said a coroner's inquest opening Monday offers a chance for her loved ones to get long-awaited answers.

• Would-be EV buyers in B.C. stymied by supply issues, report finds

• 'The fear is always there': Mother urges B.C. schools to bring back vital seizure medication

  A Surrey mother says she recently received notice that her son’s school will no longer carry or administer the drug Midazolam in the case of an emergency, which she says could help prevent serious injury or even death.

• Unseasonable spring: Greater Victoria sets low temperature records 2 days in a row

  Greater Victoria set a low temperature record Friday for the second day in a row.

• Firefighters carry baby deer across North Saanich road

  The North Saanich Fire Department says its members performed "an important roadside rescue" Friday morning after receiving a call from a concerned citizen.

• 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.

• Ukrainian refugees begin settling in to former resort in Sooke, B.C.

  The first of what's estimated to be around 100 refugees from Ukraine have arrived at their new home at a former resort in Sooke, B.C.

• Return of passenger trains between Seattle and Vancouver delayed

  Amtrak will postpone restoring its Cascades passenger-train service between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., until possibly December because of a lack of personnel.

• Emergency alert system in B.C. to be in place for extreme heat in June: minister

  British Columbia's public safety minister says an automated alert system will be in place in June to notify residents of dangerously high temperatures like last year's fatal heat dome.