VIDEO: Volunteers needed to help Island group study salmon food source
Project Watershed studying poorly-understood beach-spawning forage fish eaten by young salmonSean Feagan / August 24, 2021
Month: August 2021
Vancouver Island pitcher inks free agent deal with MLB’s Texas Rangers
Comox-born McKillican to join minor league affiliate in Surprise, Ariz.PQB News Staff / August 24, 2021
Island acting coach wins B.C. film award for casting Island-produced film
Jacqui Kaese receives first Leo Award for work on film ‘All-In Madonna’Josef Jacobson / August 24, 2021
500 doses of invalid COVID-19 vaccine administered in Revelstoke
Interior Health says those who are impacted will be contacted directlyJocelyn Doll / August 24, 2021
Inability to fulfil baseline staffing caused weekend Saanich Peninsula Hospital closure
Shortage of registered nurses caused temporary emergency room closureWolf Depner / August 24, 2021
Victoria man arrested for assault after late-night Colwood fight
West Shore RCMP responds to a report of a man with a knifeGoldstream News Staff / August 24, 2021
Helmcken Road paving expected to cause major delays in View Royal
Road work scheduled for Aug. 24 to 27Goldstream News Staff / August 24, 2021
Masks, vaccination proof needed for B.C. post-secondary gatherings
Vaccine required for student housing, masks for classes and eventsTom Fletcher / August 24, 2021
VIDEO: B.C. brings back mask mandate for all indoor public spaces
Mandate will be reassessed as vaccination rates increaseKatya Slepian / August 24, 2021
Masks required for Grade 4 and older in B.C. as part of return-to-school plan
Students will be in class full time this fallKatya Slepian / August 24, 2021
West Coast leaders discuss blocking tourists from backroads
Timmy Masso’s West Main Forest blockade achieved one of his key goals, it got people talkingAndrew Bailey / August 24, 2021
Vaccinations to be required for fans at Calgary Flames, Stampeders, Hitmen games
Rule will be in place for all live events at the Saddledome and McMahon Stadium.The Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
Elks say nine players have tested positive for COVID-19, team in isolation
CFL has postponed Thursday’s game between the Argonauts and Elks at TorontoThe Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
Impact of fires on wildlife needs study as blazes get bigger and hotter, says expert
Scientists are most worried about old-growth forests in fire areasThe Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
B.C. officials to show and tell on COVID-19 health and safety measures in schools
Youth aged 12 to 17 will have easy access to vaccination heading into the school yearThe Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
Trudeau mum on U.S. deadline to leave Kabul by Aug. 31 as he meets with G7 leaders
Trudeau is attending a special virtual meeting of the G7 leaders to discuss Afghanistan todayThe Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
Canucks Sports & Entertainment in support of B.C.’s vaccination program
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to entry to Rogers Arena and Abbotsford CentreThe Canadian Press / August 24, 2021
Free blues shows available online; jazz in Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park
TD Victoria International JazzFest arranges mini-festivals between Aug. 30 and Sept. 5Victoria News Staff / August 24, 2021
The Auto Sleuth: Kia’s EV6, surprises from the new Bronco, NASCAR news and more
Hot off the press news from the auto world!Wire Service / August 24, 2021
Real estate industry worried Liberal housing plan won’t alleviate supply issues
‘It’s like saying, ‘come on in my store it’s 100 per cent off, but I don’t have any inventory’The Canadian Press / August 24, 2021