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More evacuation orders, alerts issued in response to Pear Lake fire near Clinton
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (376+ words) Published 9:56 am Saturday, August 22, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) have both issued new evacuation orders and alerts in the area of Highway 99/Pavilion Lake west of Cache Creek in response to the Pear Lake wildfire....
Evacuation order expanded for French Bar Creek fire west of Clinton
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (313+ words) Published 9:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2026 The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) has expanded an evacuation order in response to the French Bar Creek wildfire, burning out of control west of Clinton. The expanded evacuation order was issued on Saturday morning (Aug. 22). It…...
Tumbler Ridge shooting documents detail confusion around number of shooters
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (1442+ words) Published 4:51 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 In wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, many support services are available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 310-Mental Health Support at 310-6789; Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868; Suicide Crisis Helpline:…...
Victoria Hospital Foundation raises $38 million for surgical campaign
1+ day, 51+ min ago (133+ words) Published 2:30 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 By Victoria News staff The Victoria Hospitals Foundation has raised a total of $38 million as the second of three phases of the It’s Time For Surgical Evolution campaign comes to a close. In the past weeks,…...
Saanich Peninsula's Heritage Acres looking forward to fall season
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (599+ words) Published 4:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 Off the heels of the successful Canada Day and Children’s Day events, Heritage Acres is looking for volunteers as they gear up for a busy season ahead. “It bridges the gap between the younger generation and…...
Oak Bay conservatory unveils new season exploring identity and transformation
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) Published 12:00 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 By Oak Bay News staff The Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is set to bring five productions to Greater Victoria stages during its 2026-27 season, with performances exploring themes of identity, belonging, courage and transformation. The…...
PNE Fair starts Saturday with Wizard of Oz on Ice, big-stage concerts at new Arch, more
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (308+ words) Published 11:27 am Friday, August 21, 2026 Fifteen days of late-summer fun are promised during the 2026 edition of the PNE Fair in Vancouver. B.C.’s largest annual fair starts Saturday, Aug. 22 with a wide range of entertainment including Summer Night Concerts at the new…...
Creative juices set to flow at Colwood arts, culture festival
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (605+ words) Published 1:30 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 Organizing a two-day festival celebrating local arts, culture, music and community might sound like a daunting task, but Anthony Mensah is taking it all in his stride. His biggest concern? Deer. New to this year’s Lagoon…...
Langford lakes deemed safe for swimming as warm weather peaks
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (327+ words) Published 9:20 am Friday, August 21, 2026 Just as the temperatures are set to soar on a Friday, a handful of Langford places to chill are deemed safe again for swimming. Beach advisories against swimming at Langford Lake (Leigh Road Park) and Langford…...
Nanaimo RCMP respond to mental health crisis involving machete
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (159+ words) Published 8:55 am Friday, August 21, 2026 Nanaimo RCMP and emergency medical services responded to a mental health call involving a man with a machete. Officers responded at around 1:46 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the lot of the former doctor’s office at the intersection…...