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• Vancouver Island farmers struggle to deal with threatened elk species

  Farmers in the Cowichan Valley are losing crops and dealing with property and field damage caused by Roosevelt Elk, which have become a regular fixture on some farms in the area.

  

• Victoria police say repeat offender wanted again

  Victoria police are once again looking for William Watts, who they describe as "a high risk to reoffend."

  

• Lack of staff leads to more BC Ferries cancellations

  BC Ferries cancelled several sailings because of a lack of crew Saturday, including two trips between Greater Victoria and the Lower Mainland.

• Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal

  The delivery of child and family services grounded in Indigenous culture and community was celebrated Friday in British Columbia's north Okanagan with the signing of the province's first care co-ordination services agreement.

• 'It's not just fentanyl anymore': B.C. sets new record high for overdose calls as concerns grow over 'tranq' drug

  BC Emergency Health Services says March 22 set a new record for overdose calls province-wide.

• Veterinarian shortage on Vancouver Island only expected to get worse

  Finding timely veterinary care in British Columbia has long been a frustration for many, and it's only getting worse as vets retire from the profession.

• 'I'm Just Here for the Riot': Vancouver directors to tackle 2011 Stanley Cup riot in ESPN documentary

  Acclaimed Vancouver film directors Asia Youngman and Kathleen Jayme are collaborating on a forthcoming ESPN documentary about one of the darkest moments in the city's recent history.

• Should wealthy drivers pay higher fines for speeding? Many B.C. residents think so

  Most British Columbians would support a system of "progressive punishment" that forces wealthier drivers to pay stiffer penalties when they're caught speeding, according to a new survey.

• Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

  A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.

• Risk of a hard landing for Canadian economy is up, former Bank of Canada governor says

  Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says Canada’s economy is at a greater risk of a 'hard landing' — a rapid economic slowdown following a period of growth and approaching a recession.

• Indigenous groups wary of Canada-U.S. pledge to 'reduce, mitigate' Kootenay pollution

  Canada and the U.S. say they hope to reach a tentative deal by summer to 'reduce and mitigate' the impact of toxic mining runoff in B.C. and the Pacific Northwest that has been leaching for years into a vital cross-border watershed.

• Memorial hockey game honours firefighters and raises awareness of on-the-job hazards

  Greater Victoria firefighters will be lacing up their skates Saturday to honour three members who died after serving their communities.

• Prolific offender arrested, charged after cache of stolen IDs found in search of Saanich home

  A prolific offender has been arrested and charged after police searched a home in Saanich and found more than 100 pieces of personal identification, including passports, bank cards and drivers licences, believed to have been stolen from vehicles throughout Greater Victoria.

• 'It's just a matter of time': Mother of Victoria boy who disappeared 32 years ago believes he's still alive

  The mother of a Victoria child who disappeared without a trace 32 years ago Friday says she believes her son is still alive. Michael Dunahee disappeared around 12:30 p.m. on March 24, 1991. The four-year-old boy was last seen on the playground at Blanshard School, his family a short distance away.

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  NEW | Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

  A former BC Liberal cabinet minister turfed from the party caucus last year for his climate change views says he's running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

• B.C. announces $45M funding boost for public libraries

  The British Columbia government says it will provide a one-time funding boost of $45 million to public libraries across the province.

• Port Alberni RCMP seek 2 men wanted for multiple offences

  Mounties on Vancouver Island are looking for two men who are wanted for multiple, unrelated offences in Port Alberni.

• Forensic audit of BC Housing completed, findings to be released 'as soon as possible'

  A forensic audit of BC Housing that the government ordered last year has been completed, though it's unclear when it will be released to the public.

• Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates: B.C. study

  A first-of-its kind study in British Columbia suggests salmon hatcheries could improve survival rates by optimizing the weight of the juvenile fish and the timing of their release.

• Victoria man's 85 convictions highlight links between brain injury, homelessness, crime

  A Victoria man’s life of crime has turned into one of survival, hope and advocacy amid ongoing conversations in the community about how best to tackle public safety matters.