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Southbound B.C.-Washington border crossings fall 49%
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (376+ words) Published 7:39 pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Southbound trips from B.C. into Washington State took another sharp drop during the Labour Day weekend, new figures show, with half as many on this side of the Canada-U.S. border making the trip. Numbers for the Peace…...
30 more lawsuits filed against OpenAI, Altman in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (1770+ words) Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 More than two dozen new lawsuits filed in California are calling for a jury trial against OpenAI and its CEO in the aftermath of the fatal mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge in February. The 30 lawsuits were…...
Vancouver Island wildlife rescue warns of hazard birds face when migrating
1+ week, 2+ day ago (266+ words) Published 9:30 am Saturday, September 5, 2026 Birds migrate to avoid the hardships of cold weather, and to seek food in warmer regions. They prepare for their long trek by accumulating fat to provide fuel for the lengthy flight. During an overwater migration,…...
5 former B.C. Conservative MLAs to form new party, leadership vote to be held
1+ week, 2+ day ago (921+ words) Published 7:18 am Friday, September 4, 2026 Five former B.C. Conservatives are banding together to form a new party ahead of the fall legislative session. Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird, Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman and Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA Á’a:líya Warbus announced Friday…...
Defections continue as Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA McInnis quits B.C. Conservatives
1+ week, 4+ day ago (561+ words) Published 1:12 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis is quitting the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the second MLA to leave on Wednesday and the ninth to go in less than a month as dissatisfaction with party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay grows....
Fluffle of baby bunnies rescued from euthanasia on Vancouver Island
1+ week, 5+ day ago (842+ words) Published 9:23 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 What started as Rabbitats Rescue Society taking in one rabbit, turned into an entire fluffle of baby bunnies being given an airlift to the Lower Mainland and rescued from euthanasia. Six baby bunnies are nestled safely…...
Campfire ban to be lifted across Vancouver Island and South Coast
1+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Published 9:42 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Victoria News staff Campfire prohibitions will be lifted across the Coastal Fire Centre starting Thursday (Sept. 3), as wildfire danger continues to decline following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Effective at noon, Category 1 open-fire prohibitions, which…...
B.C. Conservative Leader Findlay names former MLA as new chief of staff
1+ week, 4+ day ago (82+ words) Published 12:58 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 B.C. Conservatives Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has a new chief of staff after Chris Delaney resigned from the role. Findlay announced Thursday (Sept. 2) that Delaney had offered his resignation and she has accepted. Reann Gasper, former Abbotsford-Mission MLA,…...
Liberals sweep in byelections in B.C., Ontario, Quebec
1+ week, 5+ day ago (443+ words) Published 12:15 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Liberals are now up to 173 seats in the House of Commons after winning three byelections on Monday (Aug. 31). Braeden Caley won in North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Tanveer Shahnawaz won in Beaches-East York in Ontario and Daniel…...
Environment Canada warns of incoming heavy rain for Sooke, Metchosin
1+ week, 6+ day ago (210+ words) Published 10:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 By Sooke News Mirror Staff After a long, hot summer, Sooke residents should take a moment today to locate their umbrellas and rubber boots. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning for West Vancouver Island with…...