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• Driver taken to hospital after trying to escape assailant in Cowichan Bay: RCMP

  One person was injured and taken to hospital Tuesday after they drove their vehicle into a section of the Cowichan River to escape from a man who was threatening them, according to the RCMP.

  

• Courtenay hands out $200K in fines after 107 protected trees damaged

  The City of Courtenay has announced hefty fines for a contractor and property management company after more than 100 protected trees were damaged in the community.

  

• 2 rescued after boat catches fire, sinks off Vancouver Island

  Two people were rescued after their boat caught fire off Qualicum Beach, B.C., north of Parksville, on Monday afternoon.

  

• 'It doesn't take long before it's too late': 6 cases of flesh-eating disease found in Vancouver Island dogs

  Six cases of a rare and often fatal flesh-eating disease have been detected in dogs on Vancouver Island in recent months.

  

• Federal, provincial governments pledge $15M each for 2025 Invictus Games in B.C.

  The federal and provincial governments are each committing $15 million in support of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler.

• Victoria's first electric transit bus to hit the road this fall

  Victoria's first electric transit bus is scheduled to enter service this fall as BC Transit embarks on its goal of fielding an all-electric fleet provincewide by 2040.

• New 'nature-based' elementary school opening in Nanaimo

  A new elementary school is slated to open in Nanaimo next fall, with a focus on outdoor and "nature-based" learning.

• Island Corridor Foundation says First Nations are key to rail line's future

  First Nations' engagement is a major focus right now as the Island Corridor Foundation considers the future of the rail corridor, a director reported to the Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails select committee.

• 'Timbit' the seal pup rescued off B.C. coast

  A harbour seal pup found weak and alone on a beach has a sweet new name and is being cared for by specialized staff at the Vancouver Aquarium.

• CTV News Vancouver Island, CFAX 1070 win RTDNA awards

  On Monday, the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced its winners for journalism excellence in the western region, and CTV News Vancouver Island and CFAX 1070 are among the winners.

• 'The world has to know what happened,' residential school survivor says of reopening old wounds

  The effect of an announcement one year ago about the discovery of what is believed to be dozens of unmarked graves has been compared to reopening old wounds by survivors of Canada's residential school system, but one former student said the pain is necessary.

• Port Hardy residents warned after man encounters 'aggressive black bear' in town

  The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning residents of Port Hardy to "take precautions" after a man had an encounter with "an aggressive black bear" in the district on Friday.

• Dog custody dispute between B.C. exes highlights complexity of proving ownership

  A B.C. woman has been ordered to return a dog she says she received as a gift through a verbal agreement and repay hundreds of dollars for a pet deposit.

• Police seek Parksville bank robbery suspect with tattoo on right thumb

  Mounties on the Mid-Island are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of robbing a bank in Parksville last week.