Alberta’s Smith says province will do away with twice-a-year time change Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes.

Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes.

Baby wildlife season begins as Wild ARC warns against unnecessary rescues As spring unfolds across Vancouver Island, Wild ARC is entering its busiest season, with staff preparing for a sharp increase in orphaned and injured wildlife.

As spring unfolds across Vancouver Island, Wild ARC is entering its busiest season, with staff preparing for a sharp increase in orphaned and injured wildlife.

Jongwon Ham, accused of killing B.C. Mountie, is found mentally unfit for trial The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park has been found mentally unfit to stand trial.

The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park has been found mentally unfit to stand trial.

Poll suggests more Conservative voters now want to replace Poilievre as leader A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a growing number of Conservative voters want to replace Pierre Poilievre as the party's leader.

A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a growing number of Conservative voters want to replace Pierre Poilievre as the party's leader.

Port Hardy breaks warm weather record in place since 1950 as April heats up in B.C. Four British Columbia communities set or matched their daily high temperature records on Sunday as warm weather swept across parts of the province.

Four British Columbia communities set or matched their daily high temperature records on Sunday as warm weather swept across parts of the province.

First wildfire of season reported on Vancouver Island near Horne Lake The BC Wildfire Service says the fire, discovered April 18 at Horne Lake just southwest of Qualicum Beach, is estimated at 0.1 hectares and is now listed as "under control."

A small wildfire near Horne Lake is the first of the 2026 season on Vancouver Island, according to the BC Wildfire Service's wildfire map.

Federal pause on gas tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel.

Ottawa's temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel.

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in March driven by Iran war oil shock, StatCan says The annual rate of inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in March as the war in Iran sent fuel costs soaring, Statistics Canada said Monday.

The annual rate of inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in March as the war in Iran sent fuel costs soaring, Statistics Canada said Monday.

Six environmental organizations outline concerns about ship building, repair and breaking in Union Bay Six environmental organizations have sent their request for strict regulatory oversight to Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby.

Six environmental organizations have sent their request for strict regulatory oversight to Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby.

Victoria woman cold dips 20 times in 30 days to raise money for the Soweto Junior School A Victoria woman is doing 20 cold dips in 30 days this April to help raise money for the a vital food program at the Soweto Junior School in Africa.

A Victoria woman is doing 20 cold dips in 30 days this April to help raise money for the a vital food program at the Soweto Junior School in Africa.

Pet CHEK: Small mama dog Daisy is ready for her forever home PET CHEK: Daisy is just over a year old and up for adoption from the Victoria Humane Society.

PET CHEK: Daisy is just over a year old and up for adoption from the Victoria Humane Society.

‘Be prepared’: travel experts say war-caused jet fuel shortage leads to increased airfares As people start to look into booking summer vacations, travel experts warn to expect increased airfares and turbulent travel conditions due to war-caused jet fuel shortages.

As people start to look into booking summer vacations, travel experts warn to expect increased airfares and turbulent travel conditions due to war-caused jet fuel shortages.

Police incident aboard BC Ferries vessel causes delays on Nanaimo–Vancouver route A police incident aboard a BC Ferries vessel is causing delays on a key route between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

A police incident aboard a BC Ferries vessel is causing delays on a key route between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

Emergency Preparedness Week brings training, workshops to Strathcona communities The Strathcona Regional District is rolling out a series of hands-on training sessions and workshops across the region next month, giving residents practical tools to prepare for emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

The Strathcona Regional District is rolling out a series of hands-on training sessions and workshops across the region next month, giving residents practical tools to prepare for emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

Protesters outside Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival marking 1 year after 11 were killed What was to be a day of reflection and remembrance a year after the Lapu Lapu tragedy where 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming in Vancouver has instead revealed the divisions within the Filipino community. 

What was to be a day of reflection and remembrance a year after the Lapu Lapu tragedy where 11 people were killed in a vehicle ramming in Vancouver has instead revealed the divisions within the Filipino community. 

B.C. proposes new set of changes to Heritage Conservation Act The British Columbia government announced its latest iteration of proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) in a Mar. 26 release, incorporating additional feedback from municipal governments. 

The British Columbia government announced its latest iteration of proposed changes to the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) in a Mar. 26 release, incorporating additional feedback from municipal governments. 

The Latest: 8 children dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Police in Shreveport said a total of 10 people were shot Sunday.

A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children between the ages of 1 and 14 in domestic-related shootings at two different homes in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting in more than two years. Police in Shreveport said a total of 10 people were shot Sunday.

B.C. bears emerge from their dens, sparking excitement and heightened monitoring B.C. Grouse Mountain's beloved grizzly bears have woken up from their long nap this week after about 144 days of hibernation.

B.C. Grouse Mountain's beloved grizzly bears have woken up from their long nap this week after about 144 days of hibernation.

Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief as Iran war uncertainty lingers An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles says Monday’s federal tax break on fuel should provide relief to hard-hit customers.

A diesel pump is seen at a gas station in Montreal on Thursday, April 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford.

Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford.

B.C. to table suspension of Indigenous law on Monday, First Nations sources say First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby's government will introduce legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on Monday.

First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby's government will introduce legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on Monday.

B.C. expands employment services, including new support in Comox Valley and Port Alberni The Province of British Columbia is investing $18.6 million to expand community-based employment supports, aiming to help people facing complex barriers find work and build stability.

The Province of British Columbia is investing $18.6 million to expand community-based employment supports, aiming to help people facing complex barriers find work and build stability.

Vancouver Island talent recognized at 2026 B.C. hospitality awards Vancouver Island’s hospitality industry is taking a leading role on the provincial stage, with several local properties and professionals earning top honours at the 2026 B.C. Hotel Association (BCHA) Awards of Excellence.

Vancouver Island’s hospitality industry is taking a leading role on the provincial stage, with several local properties and professionals earning top honours at the 2026 B.C. Hotel Association (BCHA) Awards of Excellence.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District projects a second year of enrolment decline Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools is projecting a second year of enrolment decrease in its projected 2026/27 annual budget, along with other school districts in the province.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools is projecting a second year of enrolment decrease in its projected 2026/27 annual budget, along with other school districts in the province.

City of Nanaimo and Island Corridor Foundation open new trail A new section of the E&N Trail in Nanaimo is officially open.

A new section of the E&N Trail in Nanaimo is officially open.

Uniformed military members walking in the Victoria Pride Parade For the first time in years, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are being welcomed to walk in the Victoria Pride Parade in uniform.

For the first time in years, members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are being welcomed to walk in the Victoria Pride Parade in uniform.

VIBE: Award-winning local writers bring new books to Munro’s Tuesday night at Munro's Books on Government Street, two of Vancouver Island's most celebrated writers shared the stage to celebrate new books that couldn't be more different from each other.

Tuesday night at Munro's Books on Government Street, two of Vancouver Island's most celebrated writers shared the stage to celebrate new books that couldn't be more different from each other.

Handy with a hammer? Habitat for Humanity wants your help You've maybe heard of Habitat For Humanity helping out abroad over the years, but the charity is now heading back to its roots, looking to help fix homes here in Victoria.

You've maybe heard of Habitat For Humanity helping out abroad over the years, but the charity is now heading back to its roots, looking to help fix homes here in Victoria.

‘It’s pretty rough down there’: Backhoe vandalized in downtown Victoria A smashed window of a backhoe parked downtown Friday night will set a project back about $2,000 says the project manager, but his bigger concern is the downtown location and the potential for repeat offences.

A smashed window of a backhoe parked downtown Friday night will set a project back about $2,000 says the project manager, but his bigger concern is the downtown location and the potential for repeat offences.

Body recovered from Cowichan Bay Saturday RCMP officers could be seen on the water at Cowichan Bay Fisherman's Wharf working to recover a body Saturday afternoon.

RCMP officers could be seen on the water at Cowichan Bay Fisherman's Wharf working to recover a body Saturday afternoon.