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• 'This is really strange': U.S. fighter jets soar over Vancouver Island

  An unusual sight in the skies over Vancouver Island on Saturday sparked conspiracy theories online.

  

• Oak Bay police impound 2 vehicles travelling over 100 km/h

  Both a car and motorcycle were impounded in Oak Bay last week after police allegedly recorded them travelling more than double the posted speed limit.

  

• 'Oldest sailboat in Canada' returning to the sea with help from BC Ferries

  A 125-year-old sailboat is set to return to the waters of British Columbia after being landlocked for more than 20 years.

• Pet safety at top of mind for BC SPCA as temperatures soar

  The BC SPCA is offering tips to pet owners on how to keep their four-legged friends safe as the temperature rises.

• Jogger finds 'significant amount' of cash in Nanaimo, turns it over to RCMP

  Nanaimo RCMP are thanking a Good Samaritan for handing over a "significant amount of money" that he found it in the north end of the city about three weeks ago.

• Endangered orcas suffered calorie deficit in recent years: UBC study

  A new study released by the University of British Columbia found that southern resident killer whales did not have enough to eat in recent years, which correlates to higher mortality and lower fertility rates.

• 'You think I could do that to a bear?' B.C. brothers awed by pet cat after caught-on-camera face-off

  The Sturrock brothers describe their cat Tigger – a two-year-old Bengal – as a "ferocious beast" who stares down and scares off even the largest neighbourhood dogs. But last week, the fearless feline took things to a whole new level.

• Man charged after series of sex assaults in Victoria

  A man in his 30s has been charged with four counts of sexual assault after multiple women were assaulted in downtown Victoria over the weekend.

• Ready to retire? B.C. Premier John Horgan's comments spark speculation

  There is speculation John Horgan could be preparing to announce his retirement, following comments the B.C. premier made in a recent radio interview.

• Portable pyramids producing food for those in need in Victoria

  Each of the 28 pyramids holds 136 plants, which the Harvest and Share Food Society distributes to local food banks when they're mature.

• 911 calls expected to spike during B.C.'s first summer without COVID-19 restrictions

  The agency that oversees the majority of British Columbia’s 911 calls is anticipating one of the busiest summers on record for emergency services and first responders.

• Former Canucks Sedins, Luongo headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2022 class

  Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin and Roberto Luongo have been voted as the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2022.

• 'Linen heist' on Quadra Island leaves resort out $1,500 worth of supplies, RCMP say

  Mounties on Quadra Island are investigating what they call a "linen heist" at a local resort.

• Victoria police seek additional victims of apparently random sexual assault spree

  Victoria police arrested a man for allegedly sexually assaulting several strangers in quick succession in the city's downtown Saturday night.

• 'Easily billions of animals died': Ecosystems recovering, but could be changed forever by heat domes

  A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever if such events become more frequent.

• 85-year-old B.C. lottery winner surprises sister with new car

  Barb Randall travelled from Nanaimo, B.C., to Petawawa, Ont., to surprise the sister she hasn't seen in years.

• B.C. still working on rainbow crosswalk policy for provincial land

  Gabriola Island, B.C., residents have been waiting for approval from the province to install a rainbow pedestrian crosswalk for months.

• Community, not just policy changes, could save lives in next heat dome, say experts

  The 96-year-old woman who died in the arms of firefighters now lingers in the memory of Chief Jim Ogloff of the Coquitlam Fire Department, a reminder of the impact of last summer's heat dome disaster on vulnerable residents of British Columbia.

• People with COVID-19 can infect and sicken cats and dogs by cuddling them: study

  Cat and dog owners who cuddle their pets when infected with COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.