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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.

  

• 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.

  

• '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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Rate of extreme rainfall expected to increase dramatically by 2100

  New research looking at the frequency of heavy rainfall across the globe shows that a drastic increase in downpours is expected over the years to come.

• Lengthy labour dispute in B.C.'s film and TV industry ends with new contract

  A 15-month dispute in British Columbia's film and television industry has ended with the ratification of a new contract for creative and logistical staff working on productions shot in the province.

• How to keep pets cool during a heat wave

  The BC SPCA is out with a reminder not to forget about the impact soaring temperatures can have on pets as a heat warning is in effect for the Lower Mainland.

• Crew shortage prompts cancellation of all ferry sailings between 2 B.C. islands

  All ferry sailings between two of B.C.'s Discovery Islands have been cancelled Saturday because of a lack of crew.

• B.C. woman born on Halloween dresses up giant skeleton in front yard all year long

  When Tabi Henry was little, she never questioned why everyone celebrated her birthday in costume. Until she realized Oct. 31 was also Halloween.