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Horse uninjured after being rescued from mud in Saanich

Firefighters in Saanich were called in to rescue a horse stuck in deep mud Saturday morning.

Off-road driver stuck in creek near Nanaimo hit with $575 fine for environmental violations

Conservation officers issued a $575 ticket to an off-road driver they found stuck in a creek near Nanaimo on Friday.

Photos shared with the post show a pickup truck with peeling orange paint submerged up to the top of its tires in the creek. (Facebook/BC Conservation Officer Service)

Phillips Backyard music event returning this fall

Live music is returning to the Phillips Brewing property in downtown Victoria this September.

Heat warning in effect for B.C. as firefighters battle wildfires in province

The number of fires blazing in British Columbia has come down to 241 from 300 last week, says the BC Wildfire Service.

Saanich police shut down street due to suspicious package

Saanich police have taped off a section of a Royal Oak street as police investigate a suspicious package Friday afternoon.

Vancouver Island adds 13 new COVID-19 cases; active cases hit 65

The new cases are among 243 cases found across British Columbia over the past 24 hours.

Multiple sailing waits continue as BC Ferries vessels fill up for long weekend

If you were looking to catch a BC Ferries sailing from Vancouver Island to the mainland on Friday, and you didn’t make a reservation, there’s a good chance you were sitting in a multiple sailing wait.

Dog rescued after being stranded on edge of BC Ferries vessel

A BC Ferries vessel came to a dramatic stop on Thursday evening after a small dog was found perched on the rubber bumper of the ferry.

'Iconic' southern resident killer whale in dire condition off Vancouver Island

Researchers with the Orca Behavior Institute in Washington state say a well-known southern resident killer whale was seen in poor condition earlier this week.

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Penny Oleksiak makes history as Canada swims to bronze in medley relay

Canada has captured bronze in the women's medley relay, marking the country's 13th medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Canada's Penny Oleksiak shows off her bronze medal won in the women's 200m freestyle final event during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, in Tokyo, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

How can Canada avoid a fourth wave of COVID-19? Doctors weigh in

With a 'Delta-driven' fourth wave on the horizon, doctors say Canadians need to vaccinate, test, trace and isolate to flatten the curve.

Study finds differences in COVID-19 symptoms across age groups, sexes

A new study has found differences in which COVID-19 symptoms are experienced shortly after infection based on age and sex.

Fire crews still battling Turkish blazes as some reignite

More than 100 wildfires have been brought under control in Turkey, according to officials Sunday, as firefighters worked to battle blazes that continued in popular seaside destinations.

Defence chief's notes reveal debate over due process, optics on Fortin allegation

An extraordinary set of handwritten notes by Canada's acting defence chief appear to reveal a behind-the-scenes struggle between due process, political optics and support for the complainant after a sexual misconduct allegation emerged against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin.