Kylie Stanton

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• Vancouver Island diver captures rare shark encounter

  Carl Sorensen managed to capture a massive bluntnose sixgill shark, getting close enough for it to bounce off his camera gear.

  Environment

  Aug 24
• Farmers moving to Nova Scotia where farm costs same as 1-bedroom condo in B.C.

  Celina and her partner, Nick, have been farming the land since 2022, producing blueberries, citrus fruits and a place for some animals to call home.

  Economy

  Aug 19
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• ‘Beautiful and wonderful’ new seahorse species named after UBC professor

  Amanda Vincent helps lead a global team in research, conservation and policy, which includes ensuring seahorses are not overharvested for traditional medicine, among other issues.

  Environment

  Aug 7
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• Nanaimo bar owner says she is fed up with city’s crime after daughter’s car targeted

  Last month, Sonia Komen's bar hosted B.C.'s public safety minister for the first of a string of government announcements about a $12 million program targeting chronic offenders.

  Crime

  Jul 31
• Hikers evacuated from West Coast Trail as Parks Canada says parts are impassable

  Parks Canada has issued a warning saying sections of the trail are currently 'impassable' and recommends not crossing creeks or rivers on foot at this time.

  Weather

  Jul 29
• Should trees have rights? A B.C. municipality debated the idea

  Saanich councillor Nathalie Chambers put forward the motion, which was voted down, but she said she is pledging to raise it again if she is re-elected this fall.

  Politics

  Jul 22
• Churro the Burro’s adventure on BC Ferries delights thousands

  "It was pretty much a simple lost and found story and it became a massive community effort, Lilian Kim with BC Ferries told Global News.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• ‘Unbelievable’ 70-foot long fin whale spotted off Vancouver Island

  Mollie Cameron said fin whales have been documented in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a "handful" of times in the past 10 years, but seeing one is very rare.

  Environment

  Jul 3
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• SFU researchers to be part of historical international scientific effort

  And while the answers may still be years away, the small pieces being made in B.C. could one day lead to some of the universe's biggest discoveries.

  Science

  Jul 1
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• 2 men arrested in connection with ‘violent’ sexual assault in Victoria

  Victoria police say two men are in custody and facing charges in connection with a violent sexual assault at a home in the 1100 block of Meares Street.

  Crime

  Jun 30
• Victoria Imam says he forgives man who attacked, spat on him

  Imam Ebrahim Ali told Global News that last Thursday night a man approached his vehicle, opened his car door and tried to pull him out.

  Crime

  Jun 22
• North Cowichan mayor asks for province’s help to address homelessness, mental health

  B.C.'s Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs said they know more needs to be done to help the most vulnerable members of the province's communities.

  Politics

  Jun 16
• ‘Extraordinarily foolish’: Video shared online shows boat jumping in BC Ferry’s wake

  The driver of the boat has not been identified, but the BC Ferries Union said that getting too close to the boat puts everyone at risk.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• B.C. First Nation wants treaty process paused or they could exercise civil disobedience

  Last month, the province introduced Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, which would see more than 3,400 hectares of land become K’ómoks Treaty Land.

  Canada

  May 26
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• B.C. woman speaks out about living with rare, stigmatizing genetic condition

  Neurofibromatosis, or NF, Type One, affects one in every 2,500 Canadians. It is a rare genetic disorder. One woman is now speaking out about her experience.

  Health

  May 20
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• Victoria police officer facing sexual assault charges for off-duty incident

  The Victoria police department says it was notified in April last year by a third-party agency of an allegation of sexual assault involving one of its off-duty members.

  Crime

  May 8
• Creepy caller harassing women-owned businesses in Oak Bay

  "I know the date exactly, the 27th of March was the first time this person phoned," Jennifer Brewerton, who owns Lazy Susan's, said. 

  Crime

  May 5
• Did a meteor spark a fire in a chalet on Mount Washington?

  Another witness, Cam Henderson, told Global News that by the time the group made their way toward the fire, the building was fully engulfed.

  Fire

  Apr 29
• ‘Part of my very being’: B.C. liver recipient meets donor’s mother

  Benjamin Warner, 37, tragically died from a drug overdose in August 2024 and Holly said they were not surprised to learn their loving and lively son was an organ donor.

  Health

  Apr 20
• Organizations using former Qualicum elementary school receive eviction notice

  Qualicum Commons, in the town of Qualicum Beach, is home to many organizations, including Coast Karma Academy, Bright Star Montessori and a daycare, to name a few.

  Education

  Apr 9
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• Port Alberni harbour residents say noise pollution is affecting their way of life

  They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel and currently, the coast guard ship, in refit, is plugged in.

  Canada

  Apr 6
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• Once thought to be extinct, ancient cloud sponge seen in B.C. waters

  Ancient cloud sponges were once thought to be extinct, but Ryan Swan from Be Sea Adventure captured them on video and shared the rare footage on his YouTube channel.

  Environment

  Apr 3
• Victoria police changing response to weekly pro-Palestinian rally after 126 weeks

  According to the department, more than 10,000 hours of officer time have been dedicated to managing these events, which have been taking place for 126 weeks.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous

  British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.

  "There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.

  Economy

  Mar 16