Kylie Stanton

Reporter

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• ‘Unbelievable’ 70-foot long fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island

  Mollie Cameron said fin whales have been documented in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a "handful" of times in the past 10 years, but seeing one is very rare.

  Environment

  Jul 3
• SFU researchers to be part of historical international scientific effort

  And while the answers may still be years away, the small pieces being made in B.C. could one day lead to some of the universe's biggest discoveries.

  Science

  Jul 1
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• 2 men arrested in connection with ‘violent’ sexual assault in Victoria

  Victoria police say two men are in custody and facing charges in connection with a violent sexual assault at a home in the 1100 block of Meares Street.

  Crime

  Jun 30
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• Victoria Imam says he forgives man who attacked, spat on him

  Imam Ebrahim Ali told Global News that last Thursday night a man approached his vehicle, opened his car door and tried to pull him out.

  Crime

  Jun 22
• North Cowichan mayor asks for province’s help to address homelessness, mental health

  B.C.'s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs said they know more needs to be done to help the most vulnerable members of the province's communities.

  Politics

  Jun 16
• ‘Extraordinarily foolish’: Video shared online shows boat jumping in BC Ferry’s wake

  The driver of the boat has not been identified, but the BC Ferries Union said that getting too close to the boat puts everyone at risk.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• B.C. First Nation wants treaty process paused or they could exercise civil disobedience

  Last month, the province introduced Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, which would see more than 3,400 hectares of land become K’ómoks Treaty Land.

  Canada

  May 26
• B.C. woman speaks out about living with rare, stigmatizing genetic condition

  Neurofibromatosis, or NF, Type One, affects one in every 2,500 Canadians. It is a rare genetic disorder. One woman is now speaking out about her experience.

  Health

  May 20
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• Victoria police officer facing sexual assault charges for off-duty incident

  The Victoria police department says it was notified in April last year by a third-party agency of an allegation of sexual assault involving one of its off-duty members.

  Crime

  May 8
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• Creepy caller harassing women-owned businesses in Oak Bay

  "I know the date exactly, the 27th of March was the first time this person phoned," Jennifer Brewerton, who owns Lazy Susan's, said. 

  Crime

  May 5
• Did a meteor spark a fire in a chalet on Mount Washington?

  Another witness, Cam Henderson, told Global News that by the time the group made their way toward the fire, the building was fully engulfed.

  Fire

  Apr 29
• ‘Part of my very being’: B.C. liver recipient meets donor’s mother

  Benjamin Warner, 37, tragically died from a drug overdose in August 2024 and Holly said they were not surprised to learn their loving and lively son was an organ donor.

  Health

  Apr 20
• Organizations using former Qualicum elementary school receive eviction notice

  Qualicum Commons, in the town of Qualicum Beach, is home to many organizations, including Coast Karma Academy, Bright Star Montessori and a daycare, to name a few.

  Education

  Apr 9
• Port Alberni harbour residents say noise pollution is affecting their way of life

  They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel and currently, the coast guard ship, in refit, is plugged in.

  Canada

  Apr 6
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• Once thought to be extinct, ancient cloud sponge seen in B.C. waters

  Ancient cloud sponges were once thought to be extinct, but Ryan Swan from Be Sea Adventure captured them on video and shared the rare footage on his YouTube channel.

  Environment

  Apr 3
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• Victoria police changing response to weekly pro-Palestinian rally after 126 weeks

  According to the department, more than 10,000 hours of officer time have been dedicated to managing these events, which have been taking place for 126 weeks.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous

  British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.

  "There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.

  Economy

  Mar 16
• Great white shark ‘pinged’ off the coast of Vancouver Island

  Dr. Michael Domeier, director of the Marine Conservation Science Institute, told Global News that they tag the adult females as they are the most interesting.

  Environment

  Mar 11
• ‘Blown away’: Community comes together after B.C. family of 3 hurt in car crash

  Three members of the Thorne family suffered serious injuries on Jan. 3 following a head-on collision on icy Highway 3 near Moyie outside Cranbrook.

  Crime

  Mar 10
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• Hundreds of sea lions have taken over a Vancouver Island beach

  California sea lions have taken over the beach at Vancouver Island's Deep Bay. A marine biologist says they're at the end of their northern fishing tour and awaiting a herring run.

  Environment

  Mar 2
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• ‘Death by 1,000 cuts’: B.C. businesses criticize PST changes

  Some business owners in downtown Victoria say the PST will add to the costs they already pay to keep their storefronts safe from crime and social disorder.

  Economy

  Feb 19
• $10-a-day daycare program paused in order to stabilize, B.C. government says

  The province says the goal is to stabilize the program, instead of rolling it back and moving to income-tested eligibility. It was announced in the budget on Tuesday.

  Education

  Feb 18
• Criticism over B.C. government’s handling of Texada grizzly bear shooting

  Kody Bevan and Seneca Antony received a combined penalty of $6,000, with $2,000 from each fine directed to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.

  Environment

  Feb 7
• Nanaimo repeat offender back in custody after incident at coffee shop

  Nanaimo RCMP confirmed that 40-year-old Aiden Tye of Nanaimo was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, indecent act, indecent exhibition, and breach of a probation order.

  Crime

  Jan 15