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Emaciated orca calf spotted off Vancouver Island, researchers say

Just a couple of weeks after a new southern resident killer whale calf was first seen, its health appears to have taken a bad turn.

Familiar faces and angry voters: Will B.C. elect an Independent MLA?

Vicki Huntington says two things are critical to be elected as an Independent member of the legislature in British Columbia — trusted name recognition and an angry constituency.

Rainfall warnings, flood watch issued in northwestern B.C.

B.C.’s northern coast has been getting soaked by an atmospheric river over the Thanksgiving long weekend, with officials warning of heavy downpours and possible flooding.

Eby makes plea to Green voters to support NDP to help keep Conservatives from office

New Democrat Leader David Eby is asking potential Green voters in British Columbia's Oct. 19 election to support his party instead to help keep John Rustad's B.C. Conservatives out of office.

Police issue Canada-wide warrant for Nanaimo man

Mounties in Nanaimo say a Canada-wide warrant has bee issued for a man after he failed to appear in court last month.

Bomb threat sent to BC NDP campaign office on Vancouver Island

A BC NDP campaign office in Campbell River received a bomb threat Friday afternoon, according to the party.

'This is their safe place': Hockey program breaks barriers for Indigenous kids

A program that started in Nanaimo five years ago that teaches Indigenous kids how to play hockey is so popular that it’s expanding.

Bowen Island community divided as it tries to coexist with cougar

Ever since a cougar made its way from the mainland to the island almost three months ago, the community’s social media pages have been awash with questions about sightings, sounds and strange goings on. Some residents have posted warnings of deer carcasses spotted on the side of the road; others have described hearing strange caterwauling in the night.

Fleeing suspect ran into traffic and got hit, IIO investigating, Victoria police say

A theft suspect who ran into traffic in an attempt to escape Victoria police Friday afternoon was struck by a civilian vehicle and taken to hospital, police say.