# vancouver island (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 22 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vancouver island. Page: Feed: --- ## [Comox Valley RCMP seek assistance in armed robbery investigation](https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/119435/news/rcmp/crime/comox-valley-rcmp-seek-assistance-in-armed-robbery-investigation/) _2026-08-27 · Wylie Henderson · My Comox Valley Now_ Comox Valley RCMP are seeking assistance identifying a suspect following an armed robbery at a Courtenay business Tuesday, Aug. 25. The post Comox Valley RCMP seek assistance in armed robbery investigation appeared first on My Comox Valley Now . ## [Kootenay Savings marks 30 years with $100,000 in grants](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/kootenay-savings-marks-30-years-with-100000-in-grants/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ Ten $10,000 grants will target pressing community challenges ## [Put the phone down and put the seatbelts on: RCMP](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/629371/Put-the-phone-down-and-put-the-seatbelts-on-RCMP) _2026-08-27 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - BC_ Mounties are warning drivers that they will be cracking down on behind-the-wheel behaviours that continue to be among the leading causes of death on B.C. roads. "Everybody should know by now that it's illegal to handle your cell phone behind the wheel, and that you need to wear a seatbelt w... ## [TSB deployed to Mission area for aircraft accident](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/tsb-deployed-to-mission-area-for-aircraft-accident/) _2026-08-27 · Dillon White · Today in BC_ Investigators to gather information and assess upon arrival Thursday ## [Loopholes leaving out-of-province fugitives on Victoria streets: VicPD deputy chief](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/629370/Loopholes-leaving-out-of-province-fugitives-on-Victoria-streets-VicPD-deputy-chief) _2026-08-27 · Contributed · Castanet.net - BC_ Frustration over the B.C. Fugitive Return Program has at least one senior Victoria police official suggesting it's time the program sharpened its teeth. The fugitive return program is supposed to enable VicPD and other police forces to send offenders with out-of-province warrants back to face jus... ## [Immediate threat to structures has passed at Bald Range wildfire by Summerland](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/immediate-threat-to-structures-has-passed-at-bald-range-wildfire-by-summerland/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ Mop-up operations 100 feet around homes has been completed ## [Mythbusting: What a dog’s body language is really saying](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/mythbusting-what-a-dogs-body-language-is-really-saying/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ A wagging tail is not necessarily an invitation ## [Greater Trail election races begin to take shape](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/greater-trail-election-races-begin-to-take-shape/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ Nominations open Sept. 1 ahead of Oct. 17 vote ## [Port Alberni woman celebrates Lotto Max win with margaritas](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/port-alberni-woman-celebrates-lotto-max-win-with-margaritas/) _2026-08-27 · Susie Quinn · Today in BC_ Winning ticket was purchased in Port McNeill, on northern Vancouver Island ## [Vera (Vernie) Brooks](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/27/vera-vernie-brooks/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ Oct 8th, 1931 - Aug 4th, 2026 ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/I54ZI7RhB13E) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Stretch of Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon reopens to single-lane alternating traffic](https://wltribune.com/2026/08/26/stretch-of-highway-1-through-fraser-canyon-reopens-to-single-lane-alternating-traffic/) _2026-08-27 · Josh Fischlin · Williams Lake Tribune_ Improving wildfire conditions have allowed for the limited reopening ## [Caring for Vernon Creek: Environmentalists tackle invasive irises in Polson Park](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/caring-for-vernon-creek-environmentalists-tackle-invasive-irises-in-polson-park/) _2026-08-27 · Brendan Shykora · Vernon Morning Star_ North Okanagan Watershed Stewards led an event to curb the spread of the Yellow Flag Iris ## [Highway 1 reopens with restrictions through Fraser Canyon following Brunswick complex wildfires](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/629348/Highway-1-reopens-with-restrictions-through-Fraser-Canyon-following-Brunswick-complex-wildfires) _2026-08-27 · Michael Potestio · Castanet.net - BC_ B.C. motorists can one again use Highway 1 as the arterial route has reopened to limited travel through the Fraser Canyon after being closed due to the Brunswick wildfire complex back in July. The highway is initially operating as single-lane-alternating traffic through a two-kilometre section ex... ## [Privacy watchdog investigating B.C.’s decision to remove public government directory](https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/119433/news/provincial/privacy-watchdog-investigating-b-c-s-decision-to-remove-public-government-directory/) _2026-08-27 · Emily Joveski · My Comox Valley Now_ British Columbia's privacy watchdog is investigating the province's removal of public access to its online government employee directory. The post Privacy watchdog investigating B.C.’s decision to remove public government directory appeared first on My Comox Valley Now . ## [Beer and cider to flow at Vernon mountain festival](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/beer-and-cider-to-flow-at-vernon-mountain-festival/) _2026-08-27 · Roger Knox · Vernon Morning Star_ Silver Star Beer and Cider Fest runs Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the mountain village ## [UPDATE: 2 wildfires continue to burn west of Cherryville, with one now being held](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/3-new-wildfires-discovered-west-of-cherryville-on-wednesday-bcws/) _2026-08-27 · Josh Fischlin · Vernon Morning Star_ Earlier in the evening there were three new wildfires reported by the BCWS in the area ## [CMHA Kelowna, RCMP bring Crisis Response Community Led program to city](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/cmha-kelowna-rcmp-bring-crisis-response-community-led-program-to-city/) _2026-08-27 · none · Vernon Morning Star_ Call or text 778-940-2560 between 11 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. to connect with CRCL ## [Coldstream council listens to residents following blockade](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/coldstream-council-listens-to-residents-following-blockade/) _2026-08-27 · Noah Peckham · Vernon Morning Star_ Concerned residents are starting to feel heard ## [Wildfire near Castlegar grows to 116 hectares in one day](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/wildfire-near-castlegar-grows-to-200-hectares-in-one-day/) _2026-08-27 · Betsy Kline · Trail Times_ Airtankers fighting Ezra Creek wildfire ## [Soccer midfielder moving up in transfer to Whitecaps](https://todayinbc.com/2026/08/26/soccer-midfielder-moving-up-in-transfer-to-whitecaps/) _2026-08-27 · none · Today in BC_ VFC's Emrick Fotsing, 18, moves over at end of season ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vMEWyAUirFXi) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Salmon Arm couple urges businesses to put dignity before differences](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/salmon-arm-couple-urges-businesses-to-put-dignity-before-differences/) _2026-08-27 · Lachlan Labere · Trail Times_ 'At the end of the day, my wife and I aren't asking for special treatment…' ## [Man on Vancouver Island jailed for posting explicit photos, video of woman](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/man-on-island-jailed-for-posting-video-of-ex-doing-sex-acts-nude-pics/) _2026-08-27 · none · Trail Times_ Man and victim had dated five years ago ## [Young bald eagle released in North Saanich after extensive rehab](https://vicnews.com/2026/08/26/young-bald-eagle-released-in-north-saanich-after-extensive-rehab/) _2026-08-27 · Bailey Seymour · Victoria News_ A small group of locals were allowed to watch the release of the bird of prey ## [North Island Music Festival expands to two-day event](https://northislandgazette.com/2026/08/26/north-island-music-festival-expands-to-two-day-event/) _2026-08-27 · none · North Island Gazette_ Organizers showcase more local talent with weekend-long celebration in Port McNeill ## [Summerland Food Bank sees increased need following wildfire](https://summerlandreview.com/2026/08/26/summerland-food-bank-sees-increased-need-following-wildfire/) _2026-08-26 · John Arendt · Summerland Review_ Facility provides food to 120 families each month. ## [Man in Nanaimo jailed for posting video of ex doing sex acts, nude pics](https://nanaimobulletin.com/2026/08/26/man-in-nanaimo-jailed-for-posting-video-of-ex-doing-sex-acts-nude-pics/) _2026-08-26 · Karl Yu · Nanaimo News Bulletin_ Man and victim had dated five years ago ## [B.C. wood manufacturers call on governments for backing beyond counter tariffs](https://vancouversun.com/business/bc-wood-manufacturers-call-on-governments-for-backing-beyond-counter-tariffs) _2026-08-26 · Derrick Penner · Vancouver Sun_ Canada's 50 per cent levies on U.S. products helps create market share for domestic producers, but local mills see additional steps for government to take to make sure they're the ones to fill it ## [Boil water notice issued for select Greater Vernon Water customers in Lavington](https://vernonmorningstar.com/2026/08/26/boil-water-notice-issued-for-select-greater-vernon-water-customers-in-lavington/) _2026-08-26 · Roger Knox · Vernon Morning Star_ Water service leak prompts precautionary notice ## [SOOKE HISTORY: Sally Bullen played vital role in community](https://sookenewsmirror.com/2026/08/26/sooke-history-sally-bullen-played-vital-role-in-community/) _2026-08-26 · none · Sooke News Mirror_ Bullard was part of the Sooke Region Historical Society when it was formed in 1974 ## [Saanich resident pitches thoughtful growth, housing choice in council bid](https://saanichnews.com/2026/08/26/saanich-resident-pitches-thoughtful-growth-housing-choice-in-council-bid/) _2026-08-26 · Olivier Laurin · Saanich News_ Colette Baty currently works as the president of Dance Victoria and director of Intrepid Theatre ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YL2Lq7KCHWGp) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Summerland fruit packers suing Keremeos orchard over unpaid invoices](https://summerlandreview.com/2026/08/26/summerland-fruit-packers-suing-keremeos-orchard-over-unpaid-invoices/) _2026-08-26 · Brennan Phillips · Summerland Review_ Mangal Capital claims over $200K in outstanding payments ## [Summerland District and community hosting thank you for firefighters](https://summerlandreview.com/2026/08/26/summerland-district-and-community-hosting-thank-you-for-firefighters/) _2026-08-26 · Yashvika Grover · Summerland Review_ The District of Summerland is hosting a community thank-you to firefighters after the Bald Range wildfire. On Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, community members can gather to \[…\] ## [Little Mountain's remarkable run comes to an end at Little League World Series](https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-little-mountains-remarkable-run-comes-to-an-end-at-little-league-world-series) _2026-08-26 · J.J. Adams · Vancouver Sun_ The Vancouver baseball team falls to Japan on Wednesday, ending the best showing by a Canadian team in nearly a decade ## [Courtenay-Comox MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership](https://www.mycomoxvalleynow.com/119429/news/politics/a-5th-mla-leaves-b-c-conservatives-amid-exodus-over-findlays-leadership/) _2026-08-26 · Emily Joveski · My Comox Valley Now_ Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day says he is quitting the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, becoming the fifth MLA to leave the caucus in recent weeks. The post Courtenay-Comox MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership appeared first on My Comox Valley Now . ## [NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing in B.C. off Vancouver Island](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/nba-star-stephen-curry-vacationing-on-island-off-vancouver-island/) _2026-08-26 · none · Trail Times_ Hoopstre posts series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha ## [NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing on island off Vancouver Island](https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/08/26/nba-star-stephen-curry-vacationing-on-island-off-vancouver-island/) _2026-08-26 · none · Vancouver Island Free Daily_ Hoopstre posts series of photos and videos with his wife, Ayesha ## [NBA star Stephen Curry vacationing on Cortes Island](https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/08/26/nba-star-stephen-curry-vacationing-on-cortes-island/) _2026-08-26 · none · Vancouver Island Free Daily_ Warriors standout posts series of photos, videos with wife Ayesha ## [B.C. actor swaps fantasy for romance in hit show Heated Rivalry](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/b-c-actor-swaps-fantasy-for-romance-in-hit-show-heated-rivalry/) _2026-08-26 · none · Trail Times_ Daniel Diemer previously starred in Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians ## [Opinion: The hidden costs of a diabetes diagnosis — healthy food options — take a toll](https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/opinion-the-hidden-costs-of-a-diabetes-diagnosis-healthy-food-options-take-a-toll) _2026-08-26 · Hardip Johal · Vancouver Sun_ Laura Syron: Addressing food security will lower Canadians’ risk of developing type 2 and gestational diabetes, improve outcomes for those living with diabetes, and ultimately decrease health-care system costs. ## [Opinion: B.C.'s education savings grant offered families support where it matters most](https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/opinion-b-c-s-education-savings-grant-offered-families-support-where-it-matters-most) _2026-08-26 · Hardip Johal · Vancouver Sun_ Peter Lewis: At a time when people need hope and a little financial help more than ever, it would have been far more effective to redesign the program to improve equity and participation for lower-income households than to phase it out altogether ## [Revelstoke to address water meter concerns as installation timeline still unclear](https://westknews.com/2026/08/26/revelstoke-to-address-water-meter-concerns-as-installation-timeline-still-unclear/) _2026-08-26 · Evert Lindquist · West K News_ Contractor mailing letters to property owners about appointments, city holding open house ## [Central Saanich actor swaps fantasy for romance in hit show Heated Rivalry](https://vicnews.com/2026/08/26/central-saanich-actor-swaps-fantasy-for-romance-in-hit-show-heated-rivalry/) _2026-08-26 · Ben Fenlon · Victoria News_ Season 2 is slated for spring 2027 premiere ## [776 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in the first half of 2026](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/776-people-died-from-toxic-drugs-in-b-c-in-the-first-half-of-2026/) _2026-08-26 · none · Trail Times_ Latest B.C. Coroners Service numbers show 138 people died in June ## [‘Crazy in the best way possible’: Oliver buzzing over new Junior A hockey team](https://westknews.com/2026/08/26/crazy-in-the-best-way-possible-oliver-buzzing-over-new-junior-a-hockey-team/) _2026-08-26 · Logan Lockhart · West K News_ The Oliver Outlaws being their inaugural season in the WIJHL on Sept. 18 against Kelowna ## [Vancouver bakery calls out former NBA player for requesting free birthday cake](https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-bakery-calls-out-former-nba-player-for-requesting-free-birthday-cake) _2026-08-26 · Cheryl Chan · Vancouver Sun_ East Van bakery owner says social media exposure doesn't pay the bills ## [Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/629315/Division-defections-depletion-How-the-B-C-Conservatives-lost-12-legislators) _2026-08-26 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - BC_ The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning 44 seats. But since then, the party's caucus has been thinned by more than a quarter, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direction under both former leader John Rustad and... ## [Kelowna youth golfer tied for 9th at U15 Canadian Championship](https://westknews.com/2026/08/26/kelowna-youth-golfer-tied-for-9th-at-u15-canadian-championship/) _2026-08-26 · Jordy Cunningham · West K News_ Velvet Haynes is +5 through two rounds through 36 shots ## [B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress](https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/629310/B-C-forestry-leader-backs-Canada-s-trade-walkout-despite-possible-softwood-progress) _2026-08-26 · The Canadian Press · Castanet.net - BC_ A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad, president of the BC Council of Forest Industries, says ... ## [‘Couldn’t be more excited’: University of Victoria to host 2027 McTavish Cup](https://vicnews.com/2026/08/26/couldnt-be-more-excited-university-of-victoria-to-host-2027-mctavish-cup/) _2026-08-26 · none · Victoria News_ The contest takes place Nov. 16, 18 and 20, 2027 ## [Nelson Hydro and Public Works help restoration efforts in Summerland](https://trailtimes.ca/2026/08/26/nelson-hydro-and-public-works-help-restoration-efforts-in-summerland/) _2026-08-26 · Emma Bolzner · Trail Times_ The support team has now returned back to Nelson after helping restore power to the Summerland community.