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Popular Lions Bay trails re-open after rain reduces wildfire risk

Popular Lions Bay trails re-open after rain reduces wildfire risk

Following rain on Monday, the Village of Lions Bay council voted to reverse an earlier decision to shut the trailheads
Hiker dies after fall on trail near Qualicum Bay

Hiker dies after fall on trail near Qualicum Bay

Search and rescue groups were called to the 10-kilometre trail on Sunday evening in response to an urgent call for medical aid for a woman who had fallen while hiking the trail
Displaced evacuees could have tough task finding long-term housing

Displaced evacuees could have tough task finding long-term housing

"It's going to be a very fluid situation."
Fallow deer kill essential to survival of Sidney Island: First Nations

Fallow deer kill essential to survival of Sidney Island: First Nations

Parks Canada tour shows how the understory has been nibbled down compared with lush neighbouring Portland Island
Motorist who flicked cigarette butt in front of police chief gets $575 ticket

Motorist who flicked cigarette butt in front of police chief gets $575 ticket

It’s the third time Victoria Police Chief Del Manak has personally issued a ticket for discarding a burning substance
100-year-old Spitfire veteran takes to the skies with teenage pal

100-year-old Spitfire veteran takes to the skies with teenage pal

When George Brewster, 100, went flying on Saturday, he brought along his close friend Iain Brown, a teenager with whom he had bonded over their shared appreciation for poetry, aviation and Scotland.
Lightning sparks new wildfires on Vancouver Island

Lightning sparks new wildfires on Vancouver Island

Most are considered backcountry fires and are burning in extreme terrain, says Coastal Fire Centre information officer Kimberly Kelly. 
Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

A statement noted Drake was "ready and excited to perform."
Province building process to reimburse some B.C. evacuees who faced delays getting support

Province building process to reimburse some B.C. evacuees who faced delays getting support

Evacuees who fit the bill are asked to call a number or email the government, and someone will get back to them.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for popular dry shampoo

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for popular dry shampoo

Check your cabinets.