Vancouver Island

• Police watchdog called to Ucluelet after woman shot during RCMP call

  Police say they encountered a woman holding a weapon while responding to a call about a man in need of medical attention on Saturday.

  Crime

  4 hours
• B.C. blockades aimed at protecting old growth forests reveal First Nation split

  A statement issued by two Pacheedaht chiefs says they're "concerned about the increasing polarization over forestry activities" and the nation must make decisions about forestry.

  Environment

  Apr 14
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• ‘Significant numbers of exposures at schools in the weeks to come’: Island Health issues warning

  In a letter sent to parents on Sunday, the health authority said the Vancouver Island region has been experiencing a 'higher number of coronavirus cases in the past few weeks.'

  Health

  Mar 29
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• Vancouver Island residents asked to check wallets for $1M lotto ticket that expires Thursday

  BCLC is asking players in the region who purchased a ticket for the March 18, 2020 draw to check their tickets for the winning number before it expires at midnight.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 18
• Indigenous leaders call for transparency after police shooting death near Tofino

  Indigenous leaders are calling for an open and transparent investigation into the fatal police shooting of a 28-year-old man on a reserve off Vancouver Island.

  Canada

  Mar 1
• Cowichan Tribes record 4th death from COVID-19 as members battle outbreak

  Prior to the start of 2021, there were no recorded cases of COVID-19 among the members of the Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island.

  Health

  Feb 23
• Snow blankets B.C.’s South Coast, with more to come

  British Columbians living on the South Coast awoke Saturday morning to a healthy blanket of snow, and meteorologists say there's more to come.

  Weather

  Feb 13
• Winter storm warnings for B.C.’s South Coast. Heads up Victoria!

  It looks likely that Saturday morning's snow event will be minimal for much of the Lower Mainland but that's doesn't mean we won't see any snow.

  Weather

  Feb 12
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• Metro Vancouver to see four chances for snow by the end of the weekend

  Metro Vancouver will likely see minimal amounts, but it could fall during the morning commute, causing slippery roads and some minor delays.

  Weather

  Feb 10
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• High-risk sex offender arrested on Vancouver Island

  A notorious high-risk sexual offender has been arrested after allegedly approaching a girl on Vancouver Island.

  Crime

  Jan 25