Vancouver Island: Local News, Weather & Traffic Updates

Skip to main content

ADVERTISEMENT

Vancouver Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Minnesota Wild

Vancouver Canucks trade Quinn Hughes to Minnesota Wild

The Quinn Hughes era is over in Vancouver.

Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners

Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners

B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort

B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort

ADVERTISEMENT

RECAP: Friday updates on B.C. flooding, after water rushes onto Highway 1

RECAP: Friday updates on B.C. flooding, after water rushes onto Highway 1

B.C. guidance on youth involuntary care criticized by two independent officers

B.C. guidance on youth involuntary care criticized by two independent officers

Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park

Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park

Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding

Abbotsford mayor blasts feds for flooding ‘inaction’ as water starts receding

Man killed in Nanaimo motorhome fire: RCMP

Man killed in Nanaimo motorhome fire: RCMP

Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection

Exploding nitrous oxide canisters no laughing matter for garbage collection

‘We’re on the wrong side of things’: Frustration grows for Vancouver Canuck

‘We’re on the wrong side of things’: Frustration grows for Vancouver Canuck

2 more arrests at Vancouver Island forestry blockade, RCMP say

2 more arrests at Vancouver Island forestry blockade, RCMP say

B.C. housing minister rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws

B.C. housing minister rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws

‘It’s not over until it’s over’: B.C. man inspired by late mom to earn national recognition in art and athleticsOpens in new window

B.C. tattoo artist gives back to charity that helped him as child

B.C. tattoo artist gives back to charity that helped him as child

December 11, 2025 at 12:44PM EST

B.C. girl uses chore money to buy and donate the toy she always wanted

B.C. girl uses chore money to buy and donate the toy she always wanted

December 10, 2025 at 1:16PM EST

Missing Nanaimo woman found dead, prompting homicide investigation

Missing Nanaimo woman found dead, prompting homicide investigation

Man airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after assault in Nanaimo, B.C.

Man airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after assault in Nanaimo, B.C.

Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge ParkOpens in new window

B.C. housing minister rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws

B.C. housing minister rejects calls for repeal of high-density housing laws

December 11, 2025 at 5:40PM EST

B.C. rent decline leads Canadian jurisdictions in December

B.C. rent decline leads Canadian jurisdictions in December

December 09, 2025 at 2:34PM EST

Metro Vancouver’s largest indoor pickleball facility opens in North Shore mall Opens in new window

Man killed in Nanaimo motorhome fire: RCMP

Man killed in Nanaimo motorhome fire: RCMP

December 12, 2025 at 3:31PM EST

2 more arrests at Vancouver Island forestry blockade, RCMP say

2 more arrests at Vancouver Island forestry blockade, RCMP say

December 11, 2025 at 8:30PM EST

Canadian politicians who crossed the floor or left their party Opens in new window

Flooding in B.C.'s Fraser Valley Opens in new window

New list shows the biggest buyers' markets in Canada amid real estate slump. Here is a closer lookOpens in new window

Civilians seek refuge as conflict erupts between Cambodia, Thailand over border issuesOpens in new window

‘A wild ride’: Manitoba woman seeks surgery after years with multiple rare vascular syndromes

‘A wild ride’: Manitoba woman seeks surgery after years with multiple rare vascular syndromes

For most people, eating is regular part of everyday life. But for 28-year-old Nicole Friesen, it’s something her body can no longer do.

Thousands on P.E.I. still face concerning cell gaps as winter weather hits

Thousands on P.E.I. still face concerning cell gaps as winter weather hits

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

Canadians not as charitable with donations as they used to be, study finds

Canadians not as charitable with donations as they used to be, study finds

N.B. gas prices to drop after staff member in premier’s office finds pricing mistake

N.B. gas prices to drop after staff member in premier’s office finds pricing mistake

Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park

Companies fined over fatal crane accident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park

34 arrested in drug, firearm probe linked to gang known as ‘44,’ Durham police say

34 arrested in drug, firearm probe linked to gang known as ‘44,’ Durham police say

Happening Now

Tens of thousands of chickens dead in Sumas Prairie floods

7 hours ago

Women used children for distraction theft in B.C. store, owner says

7 hours ago

Metro Vancouver’s largest indoor pickleball facility opens in North Shore mall

8 hours ago

RECAP: Friday updates on B.C. flooding, after water rushes onto Highway 1

8 hours ago

‘Enough is enough’: Abbotsford mayor blasts federal government as floods force evacuations

9 hours ago

Carney touts ‘growing’ Liberal tent, as he poaches another Poilievre MP after House rises Opens in new window

No, the CRA will ‘never’ answer 100% of your calls, administrator says Opens in new window

Canada adds 4 new groups to list of terrorist organizationsOpens in new window

U.S. plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 yearsOpens in new window

Videos of sexually suggestive, AI-generated children are racking up millions of likes on TikTok, study findsOpens in new window

The prince and the premier: Doug Ford confirms he had dinner with Prince Harry in TorontoOpens in new window

‘It was my decision’: Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., will step downOpens in new window

FBI releases new photo of Canadian fugitive Ryan WeddingOpens in new window

Navy sailor in stable condition after ‘challenging’ rescue off B.C. coastOpens in new window

As Bombardier unveils ‘world’s fastest business jet,’ CEO says he’s unsure of Saab’s jobs claim Opens in new window

What’s your best move if you booked with Air Transat? Here’s what one expert saysOpens in new window

Canada launches new joint forces command to strengthen modern military capabilitiesOpens in new window

Canadians face confusion over new U.S. border crossing rulesOpens in new window

Family faces deportation after being ghosted by licensed immigration consultantOpens in new window

‘Does not cut it’: Passenger advocate calls out Air Transat’s rebooking approach amid strike noticeOpens in new window

Canada’s crypto tax crackdown reaps millions. So why no criminal charges?Opens in new window

Toddler screen time is on the rise, says study: Here are some guilt-free tipsOpens in new window

From Eaton’s to the mall: The holly jolly evolution of the department store Santa ClausOpens in new window

Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican collection return to CanadaOpens in new window