Helicopter used in rescue of hurt hiker near Della Falls
The hiker sent out an SOS via iPhone on Friday and was picked up by rescue crews the next day. […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
B.C. News
Eby says Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard not ‘preferred’ but won’t interfere
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that have criticized the BC Ferries’
Baseball
Blue Jays lose outfielders Clase and Straw to injury in 2 innings against Diamondbacks
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays lost center fielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw due to injuries within two
Science News, Weather News
Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano creates ash plume visible 90 miles away
LEMBATA, Indonesia (AP) — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash
Baseball
Bryan Reynolds leaves Pirates’ game against Tigers when wife goes into labor
DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds left Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning
The Mix
Tyler Perry sued by actor on ‘The Oval’ for sexual assault and harassment
An actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama “The Oval” has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his
Indigenous News, National News
National chief slams House committee for limiting witnesses on major projects bill
OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations slammed the committee of MPs studying the government’s major
Auto Racing
Spire Motorsports punishes Carson Hocevar for derogatory comments about Mexico City
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports fined Carson Hocevar $50,000 on Tuesday for derogatory comments he made about Mexico City
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
Denial of funding to expand shelter spaces leaves Saanich, friendship centre baffled
Saanich staff had worked with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre since last fall on the plan to double shelter capacity,
Economy
Opinion: We need mentorship to support the next generation of talent
Big Sisters urges business leaders to invest in the next generation, citing lifelong impacts for youth and economic resilience for