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How a two-week Vancouver Island bike tour turned into four years on two wheels

How a two-week Vancouver Island bike tour turned into four years on two wheels

Instead of just cycling around the Island for a couple of weeks, as he had planned, Darren Matheson has visited 40 countries on four continents.
Suspect at large after violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

Suspect at large after violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

An extensive police search failed to locate the perpetrator of the assault early Friday near Wharf and Pandora
Halifax police identify remains of man found washed ashore on Sable Island

Halifax police identify remains of man found washed ashore on Sable Island

The RCMP said the deaths are not believed to be suspicious and that the RCMP are continuing their investigation
Plane stall and crash on Island renews safety board call to Transport Canada

Plane stall and crash on Island renews safety board call to Transport Canada

The pilot, who was the only person on board, was seriously injured when his plane stalled and crashed into thick forest while attempting to land near Gold River.
Two-vehicle crash backs up Malahat traffic at Shawnigan Lake Road

Two-vehicle crash backs up Malahat traffic at Shawnigan Lake Road

The highway was down to single-lane alternating traffic after the crash
Nanaimo senior out $150 after scammer 'family' pleads for ferry fare

Nanaimo senior out $150 after scammer 'family' pleads for ferry fare

The scammer told the victim that he and his family had lost all of their money, were low on gas and needed money to buy BC Ferries tickets.
K'ómoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

K'ómoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

When ratified, the treaty will give K’ómoks all the powers of a local government, as well as jurisdiction for some social services previously under the purview of the province
How B.C.'s firefighting smokejumpers take 'ultra-extreme and make it seem mundane'

How B.C.'s firefighting smokejumpers take 'ultra-extreme and make it seem mundane'

Smokejumpers, also known as parattack crews, are wildland firefighters who are trained to parachute from fixed-wing aircraft, called "jumpships."
Our Community: Cross-Canada cycle ride raises money for Parkinson's programs

Our Community: Cross-Canada cycle ride raises money for Parkinson's programs

The relay features 15 riders in three teams, each including at least one cyclist living with Parkinson’s
Former councillor, former CAO elected in Sayward byelection

Former councillor, former CAO elected in Sayward byelection

Debbie Lee Coates and Jason Randall Johnson attracted the most votes in the byelection that followed two resignations from council