Crew members rescued as container ship burns off B.C. coast
A cargo ship was burning in the waters south of Victoria on Saturday, hours after the vessel dropped 40 shipping containers into the ocean west of Vancouver Island.
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Caught on cam: Seagull tangled on light pole rescued in Courtenay, B.C.
A seagull that was seen dangling upside down from a light standard in Courtenay, B.C. ended up being rescue by a Telus employee in a bucket truck
'Exercise extreme caution': 40 shipping containers lost in rough seas off Vancouver Island
The Canadian Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard are warning boaters after 40 shipping containers were tossed from a cargo ship Friday in rough seas off Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Island adds 89 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
British Columbia recorded 13 more COVID-19-related deaths over the past 24 hours, two of which were located in the Island Health region, according to BCCDC data.
Another 'bomb cyclone' bears down on Vancouver Island
It will be another bomb cyclone but stronger than the one we just dealt with on Thursday.
B.C. Liberals deny leadership bid by Aaron Gunn for views 'inconsistent' with party
A prospective candidate for leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party has been denied the opportunity to officially enter the race.
Man charged with mischief after suspicious fire in Sooke
Mounties have arrested a man in connection with a suspicious fire in Sooke, B.C.
Malahat reopens after rollover crash
All lanes on the Malahat Highway have cleared following a single-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon.
Vaccine mandates for school staff: Here's a quick look at the province's guidance for B.C. boards
Ignoring calls from a union representing teachers in British Columbia, the provincial government is sticking to its plan for vaccine mandates to be put in place at the district level, issuing guidelines directed to school boards thinking about imposing such requirements.
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Martha Rogers calls for brother Edward to 'step down' in barrage of tweets
In a series of tweets published early Saturday, Martha Rogers, a director of Rogers Communications, called for her brother, Edward Rogers, to 'step down.'
New 'Delta Plus' COVID-19 strain being investigated, but is it more contagious?
A new Delta subvariant COVID-19 strain has been designated a 'Variant Under Investigation' by the U.K., saying early evidence suggests it may be more transmissible compared to Delta.
Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
An assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer, court records released Friday show.
Minister says pandemic help, including military support, approved for Saskatchewan
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government has approved a request for pandemic aid in Saskatchewan, including military support.
Iqaluit staff recommend full rebate for water customers due to emergency
Iqaluit residents could get a break on their water bills as they continue to deal with fuel contamination that's prevented them from being able to drink their tap water.
