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Another injured hiker airlifted from Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail

Just weeks after a U.S. man suffered a life-changing injury on B.C.'s West Coast Trail, search and rescue teams were called to another hiking emergency.

'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack

A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.

Suspicious fire destroys horse barns at Port Alberni fairgrounds

Firefighters and police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Alberni District Fall Fair grounds in Port Alberni, B.C., after two horse barns were completely destroyed.

B.C. Liberals slam NDP plan for new $789M Royal B.C. Museum

The B.C. Liberal party is criticizing the NDP government's plans to redevelop the Royal B.C. Museum at a cost of $789 million.

West Coast Trail hiker who lost eye on hike now fighting brain infection

A West Coast Trail hiker remains in hospital after losing his eye in a fall and developing a brain infection. His son says they're determined to one day return and finish the hike.

Victoria councillor Marianne Alto announces bid for mayor

Another Victoria councillor has announced their intentions to run for mayor this year.

Vancouver Island braces for spring storm, wind warnings issued

As a spring storm gets closer to Vancouver Island, we continue to prepare for strong wind gusts, rain and some higher elevation snow.

B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award

Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.

Public nudity petition sponsored by former Green Party leader Elizabeth May

Former Green Party leader Elizabeth May has sponsored a petition calling on the federal government to repeal the Criminal Code's prohibition of public nudity, but she says she has not signed it and doesn’t support it.