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"Another day where nothing has really changed with the forecast and that trend will continue into the weekend, for the most part. An Air Quality Statement remains for most of East Vancouver Island due to wildfire smoke. Wind continue to blow off the water, especially for the south end and west side. Things will develop the same way they have for the past couple of days, as we get into the late night and overnight period wind picks up and then lightens through the day. We will see a small uptick temperature wise for the weekend and start of next week. Rain remains elusive through the first 7-10 days of June."

- Warren Dean, CTV News Vancouver Island weather anchor

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Wildfire near Sayward, B.C. under control, new out-of-control fire found

The wildfire burning on northern Vancouver Island is no longer out-of-control and is instead being held, Coastal Fire Centre says.

The Newcastle Creek wildfire burning near Sayward, B.C.

Blind Paralympian teams up with scent-trailing dog to find missing people

Jessica Tuomela is a swimmer and triathlete, and has been on the podium at the Paralympics, but says the feeling returning a missing person home safely is no comparison.

Jessica Tuomela and a scent-trailing dog.

'We drop silver and you find it': Nanaimo silversmiths create treasure hunt on Vancouver Island

Two silversmiths from Nanaimo are hiding their hand-poured silver creations in local parks for people to go out and find.

A silver coin is shown on a beach in the Nanaimo area. (CTV News)

Disease and climate change put pressure on bees and their keepers: apiary inspector

Without bees, there is no food, so keeping hives healthy is of utmost importance. That job is becoming more difficult thanks to an outbreak of disease and the effects of climate change.

Woman missing for over 2 weeks may be traveling across B.C.: Sidney RCMP

Mounties are seeking the public’s help to locate Nancy Wilde, who was last seen on May 17.

June means trouble for B.C. wildfires with hot, dry forecast set to compound drought

Underlying drought, unseasonably warm temperatures last month and hot, dry conditions in the June forecast mean “the table has been set” for significant wildfire activity this summer, an official with the British Columbia Wildfire Service says.

Oak Bay Tea Party returns for 61st year

The Oak Bay Tea Party is returning to Willows Beach for its 61st year this weekend.

Wildfire burning out of control near Sayward, B.C., surpasses 200 hectares

A wildfire burning out of control on northern Vancouver Island is now estimated to cover 208 hectares, or just over two square kilometres, provincial wildfire officials said Friday.

'Utterly disgusting': Canadian Army sergeant fined for 'anti-Jewish' comments

A 38-year-old sergeant in the Canadian Army was fined $3,000 and issued a severe reprimand after he made what a military judge described as 'utterly disgusting' anti-Jewish comments while conducting an infantry training course in 2021.