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• Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award

  "Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.

  

• Victoria police arrest youths amid weekend crackdown in downtown core

  Victoria police say they arrested six youths on Friday night and two on Saturday amid a crackdown in the city's downtown core.

  

• 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.

• Nanaimo issues warning after mother bear, cubs spotted in parks

  The City of Nanaimo is warning residents to be on the lookout after a mother bear and her two cubs were reported in two recent sightings.

• Wind may be to blame after moving truck tips over in Saanich

  Police say strong winds may have been to blame after a moving truck tipped over against a cement median on an exit ramp of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saanich, B.C., on Monday.

• Vancouver Island storm expected to bring wind gusts, snow at higher elevations

  An intense late-spring storm is expected to hit Vancouver Island this week, bringing winds and potential snow at higher elevations.

• Gas prices surge to record-setting 232.9 in Greater Victoria

  Fuel prices have once again rocketed to new heights in Greater Victoria.

• BC Ferries adds 110 sailings in anticipation of busy long weekend

  BC Ferries is planning to add 110 extra sailings to its schedule over what is expected to be a busy May long weekend.

• Hallmark TV series films final season of hit series on Vancouver Island

  The feeling is bittersweet on the Mid-Island as the hit Hallmark Channel series Chesapeake Shores begins filming its sixth and final season in the region.

• E-bike 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.

• RCMP arrest person of interest after man found dead in Sooke, B.C.

  Sooke RCMP say a person of interest has been arrested following the death of a man on Sunday.

• Victoria airport welcomes new ride-hailing service

  A new ride-hailing company has been authorized to serve passengers at the Victoria International Airport.

• 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.

• Victoria releases limited-edition trading cards of its work fleet

  The City of Victoria has taken the unusual step of releasing trading cards featuring its municipal work fleet.

• 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.