Vancouver Island

• Person of interest arrested in Sooke, B.C. homicide

  Due to factors related to the case that "can't be disclosed" at this time, RCMP said they released the person from custody pending further investigation.

  Crime

  May 16
  
• Avian flu detected on Vancouver Island in small Comox Valley poultry flock

  A small poultry flock in British Columbia's Comox Valley has tested positive for the avian flu, the first case on Vancouver Island.

  Health

  May 11
  
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• Sooke shooting leaves 1 man in hospital, another in jail

  Police believe the suspect and the victim knew each other and that there is no wider risk to the public. 

  Crime

  May 8
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• 2 cougar kittens shot, killed; B.C. Conservation Officer Service seeking public help

  The Conservation Officer Service says it’s illegal to kill cougar kittens (any cougar with spots or under one year of age) or cougars in a family unit.

  Canada

  May 5
• ‘Every day she’s getting stronger’: Very rare hairless goat born on B.C. farm

  "Every day she's getting stronger and better," Rogers said. "Every day we're figuring out how to care for her, keep her warm and dry and see what happens in the future."

  Canada

  May 3
• Magnitude 5.0 quake shakes coast off Vancouver Island; no tsunami expected

  According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake happened just after 2:20 p.m., about 166 kilometres west of Port Alice.

  Environment

  Apr 23
• ‘I don’t want money to rule this store’: Nanaimo, B.C. thrift shop gives back

  "If they can't afford it, they can have it if they really need it," said Deni's Dynamite Deal's owner Denis Bezeau. "I don't want money to rule this store."

  Features

  Apr 22
• Vancouver Island demographics skewing younger, report finds

  A new report from the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) shows a steady influx of new residents to the island, many of whom are in a younger age group than previous years.

  Canada

  Apr 21
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• Google to build submarine cable across Pacific Ocean, connecting Vancouver and Japan

  Google has revealed plans to build a new fiber cable, called Topaz, will run from Vancouver to Port Alberni, then across the ocean to Japan’s Mie and Ibaraki prefectures.

  Tech

  Apr 11
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• Pilot killed in helicopter crash in remote northeast area of Vancouver Island

  Police say a search and rescue team from the Canadian Forces base in Comox was sent to the scene and found the only person on board the aircraft dead.

  Canada

  Apr 6