News Items tag as: Vancouver Island

BC woman won $18 million lottery prize
March 12, 2024 - 12:07 PM

A Vancouver Island Resident just won $18 million from the Lotto Max Jackpot.
Vancouver Island native performing on Jimmy Fallon
June 26, 2022 - 12:29 PM

A Nanaimo native who rocked to stardom during American Idol is performing on Jimmy Fallon this week.
B.C.’s Coast could see winds exceeding 100 km/hr today
October 24, 2021 - 9:29 AM

A wind warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands today.
B.C. man urges people to get vaccinated after sister dies from COVID-19
September 11, 2021 - 9:29 AM

A Vancouver Island man is urging others to get their COVID-19 vaccinations after his sister died from the disease.
UBC professor found dead on Salt Spring Island
May 15, 2021 - 3:24 PM

The body of a missing UBC sociology professor has been found on Salt Spring Island.
iN VIDEO: Special feeding tubes help B.C.'s endangered marmots recover
June 20, 2020 - 7:47 AM

This time of year is especially difficult for B.C.'s endangered marmot.
Small earthquake reported near Vancouver Island
May 10, 2020 - 8:23 AM

A small earthquake was reported this weekend in the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver Island.
iN VIDEO: B.C. teen impresses American Idol judges
March 02, 2020 - 10:19 AM

Nanaimo teen Lauren Spencer-Smith has longed to compete on a televised singing competition.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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BC woman won $18 million lottery prize