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Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle during bike event in Central Saanich

Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle during bike event in Central Saanich

The Greater Victoria woman was riding in the Tripleshot CrossFondo, a mostly off-road cycling event on trails.
Highway 14 to reopen Wednesday night after washout repairs

Highway 14 to reopen Wednesday night after washout repairs

About 200 millimetres of rain fell along the west coast of the Island over the weekend.
More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

The results of the decade-long study — which followed 30,000 B.C. drug users taking two opioid alternatives — are expected to help doctors better treat patients.
Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain

Two dead, one missing in B.C. after mudslide, road washout triggered by heavy rain

Police in British Columbia say two people are dead and another is missing, thought to be inside a submerged vehicle, after a weekend of torrential rain that triggered mudslides, road washouts and localized flooding.
Suspicious man enters Victoria middle school, sparking lockdown

Suspicious man enters Victoria middle school, sparking lockdown

Police said there are no concerns for public safety and there were no injuries to any students or staff.
How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

Climate change may be contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths every year than in previous decades, a new study suggests — results a Canadian co-author says underline the urgency of reducing planet-warming emissions.
RCMP warn of rising sextortion cases in Comox Valley

RCMP warn of rising sextortion cases in Comox Valley

For those targeted by sextortion, reporting it to police the “bravest thing you can do.”
Vancouver investment adviser sues for missing funds in Arizona real estate deal

Vancouver investment adviser sues for missing funds in Arizona real estate deal

A real estate deal went south when it was discovered that the money wasn’t being used as intended, according to lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court

2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state

Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington during a routine training flight have been declared dead, the U.S. Navy said Sunday.
NDP, Conservatives in tight fight to the finish, with no clear winner in B.C. election

NDP, Conservatives in tight fight to the finish, with no clear winner in B.C. election

Both NDP Leader David Eby and Conservative Leader John Rustad retained their seats, while Green Leader Sonia Furstenau lost to the NDP's Grace Lore after switching ridings to Victoria-Beacon Hill.