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Telegraph Cove Reopens to Visitors Following Devastating Fire
One of Vancouver Island's most iconic waterfront destinations is welcoming visitors once again nearly a year after a devastating fire destroyed much of its historic boardwalk community. Telegraph Cove officially reopened for the 2026 tourism season following months of...
Endangered Vancouver Island Marmots Emerge From Hibernation as Recovery Efforts Continue
Conservationists are celebrating an encouraging sign of spring after the first wild Vancouver Island marmots of 2026 were spotted emerging from hibernation in alpine regions of Vancouver Island. The sightings mark the beginning of the species' active season after...
Avalanche Survivor Continues Long Road to Recovery After Near-Fatal Accident on Mount Cain
A Victoria-area teacher who survived a devastating avalanche is sharing his story of resilience as he works to rebuild his life following injuries that dramatically changed his future. Tim Sorensen still vividly recalls the moment a backcountry adventure turned into a...
Provincial News
BC Officials Saddle Taxpayers With Above Average Vehicle Leasing Costs That Contradicts Their Own Policies
British Columbia’s executive vehicle leasing program is facing renewed scrutiny after records revealed taxpayers are covering roughly $370,000 annually for leased vehicles used by senior government officials. Documents obtained through freedom of information requests...
BC To Use Chemical Fingerprinting And AI To Track Illicit Drugs
British Columbia is moving ahead with a new initiative that will use chemical fingerprinting and artificial intelligence to track illicit drugs as part of efforts to better understand and respond to the toxic drug supply. Under a pilot program involving scientists and...
K’ómoks Treaty Takes Major Step Forward In BC Legislature
The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at advancing a long-negotiated treaty with the K’ómoks First Nation, marking a significant milestone in a process that has spanned more than three decades. The proposed law, known as the K’ómoks...
National News
Records Show No Internal Analysis on Crime-Reduction Impact of Federal Firearms Confiscation Program
Newly released access-to-information records have intensified debate over Ottawa's firearms confiscation program after revealing that Public Safety Canada was unable to provide internal analysis assessing whether the initiative will reduce crime or improve public...
Consumer Insolvencies Surge as Canadians Struggle Under Growing Debt Burden
New insolvency figures suggest financial pressures are mounting for Canadian households, with the number of consumers seeking protection from creditors reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. According to data released by the...
Canadians Face Rising Financial Strain as Debt Pressures Build
A new analysis is raising concerns about the financial health of Canadian households, suggesting that many are under pressure at levels not seen since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. According to recent insolvency and consumer credit data highlighted by...