10 h. ago Jet skier fined $5,000 for dolphin encounter near Vancouver Island

A man seen speeding on a Jet Ski towards a pod of Pacific white sided dolphins has been fined $5,000 and has been banned from posting anything related to marine mammals on social media. 

Economics

57 h. ago Drug coverage to be discontinued for Vancouver Island girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow — but not stop — the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk.

Events

4 d. ago Two B.C. men fined $40,000 for illegal prawn harvest off Vancouver Island

The illegal fishing took place during a commercial prawn fishery closure off the south coast of Vancouver Island in May 2022

Economics

4 d. ago Grizzly on Texada Island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

The bear was reported chasing livestock on June 10 and 11 on Texada Island, and the service says they've had several complaints about the same grizzly which has already been moved twice from mainland locations.

Events

1 week ago Island Passage Receives a US $4.8 Million Strategic Investment

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Island Passage Exploration Limited (IPX or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has received an investment of US $4.8 million from an intermediate sized gold producer. The strategic investment came through the sale of 1.6 million common shares of the Company at US $3.00 […]

Economics

2 w. ago After otter pup’s death, Vancouver Island dog owners urged to control their pets

The Mars Wildlife Emergency Hotline in Comox says it has admitted two otter pups and several other animals this year, all of whom have died, that were chased by dogs.

Events

2 w. ago Protecting B.C.’s southern resident killer whales by asking more ships to slow down

The program has expanded its voluntary ship slowdown at Swiftsure Bank, off Vancouver Island, to more effectively overlap with a “hot spot” of whale activity.

Events

3 w. ago Vancouver Island photographer works to save wildlife, one photo at a time

Cristina Mittermeier urges people to stay engaged. 'There's such a temptation to just turn the other way and not pay attention.'

Other

3 w. ago Warning issued after lone grizzly bear spotted on Texada Island

Grizzly bears are know to be excellent swimmers. Last summer, a grizzly sow was spotted with cubs on Vancouver Island after presumably swimming from the mainland. 

Other

3 w. ago Billionaire to buy up to 28 Hudson's Bay locations for new department store chain

A buyer has been confirmed for the leases of up to 28 Hudson's Bay Company department store locations in three Canadian provinces.After first publicly expressing interest on Chinese social media in acquiring numerous soon-to-be-vacated Hudson's Bay locations — amid mounting signs early this spring of the 355-year-old department store's imminent collapse — British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu (Weihong Liu) announced Friday afternoon that her company, Central Walk Canada Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 28 stores across B.C., Alberta, and Ontario."Central Walk Canada is planning to conduct a series of transformative initiatives aimed at fostering intergenerational connections, promoting active lifestyles, and empowering youth through meaningful engagement as part of this transaction," said Liu, the founder and chairwoman of Central Walk, and a resident of Vancouver Island, in a statement on Friday."We are evolving to ser...

Culture

4 w. ago New Langford university campus named in honour of John Horgan

The new campus of Royal Roads University is being named after the late John Horgan, honouring the former B.C. premier in the Vancouver Island community of Langford where he lived.

Society

4 w. ago Special teamers in Calgary Stampeders camp: Battles at hand at punter, returner

Many hopefuls did make the most of Monday’s pre-season opportunity in a 26-16 victory over the host BC Lions on Vancouver Island

Events