Thomas Eley

Swallowing pain medication is the number one cause of poisoning, according to Island Health. (Metro Creative)

B.C. ICU doctor says parents need to better protect kids from poisonings

Nearly 10,000 children five and under were poisoned in B.C. in 2023

Swallowing pain medication is the number one cause of poisoning, according to Island Health. (Metro Creative)
Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus will sail to the Juan de Fuca Ridge on a three-week expedition starting June 6. There will be 50 crew onboard. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Researchers sailing to underwater earthquake swarm site off coastal B.C.

Ocean Exploration Trust expedition to Juan De Fuca Ridge to last 3 weeks and be live-streamed

Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus will sail to the Juan de Fuca Ridge on a three-week expedition starting June 6. There will be 50 crew onboard. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Men have been disconnected from their emotions and a male liberation movement is needed for men, said Carol Bilson, director of operations at the Anti-Violence Project (BPD file Photo)

B.C. asked to reimagine masculinity as part of Men’s Mental Health Month

‘The gender expectation that we put on men and masculinity is unnecessary and doubles down the harm’

Men have been disconnected from their emotions and a male liberation movement is needed for men, said Carol Bilson, director of operations at the Anti-Violence Project (BPD file Photo)
Const. Johnstone Cochrane’s memorial plaque with his badge number sits in the VicPD’s hall of honour. Six VicPD officers have lost their lives while on duty. (Photo Submitted/ VicPD)

Mystery surrounds the murder of the VicPD constable killed over a century ago

Victoria Police Department honouring Const. Johnston Cochrane on the anniversary on his death

Const. Johnstone Cochrane’s memorial plaque with his badge number sits in the VicPD’s hall of honour. Six VicPD officers have lost their lives while on duty. (Photo Submitted/ VicPD)
The Bowen Queen was taken out of service in 2022 and has been listed by BC Ferries on its requests for proposal. (Black Press Media file photo)

Psst, wanna buy a ferry? 4 aging BC Ferries vessels being retired

Powell River Queen, Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen, Queen of Burnaby listed for decommissioning

The Bowen Queen was taken out of service in 2022 and has been listed by BC Ferries on its requests for proposal. (Black Press Media file photo)
Doctor Abraham Alexander is excited about the latest cancer research at Royal Jubilee Hospital and said the advanced treatments could prolong life by five to 10 years. (Photo Submitted/ BC Cancer Foundation)

Cancer trial at Greater Victoria hospital gives researcher hope

Part of the research saw BC Cancer incorporating Artificial Intelligence

Doctor Abraham Alexander is excited about the latest cancer research at Royal Jubilee Hospital and said the advanced treatments could prolong life by five to 10 years. (Photo Submitted/ BC Cancer Foundation)
Baylie McKnight of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society BC , was nominated for a Coast Mental Health, Courage to Come Back Award on May 23. (Coast Mental Health/Contributed)

Victoria woman changing the stigma around Borderline Personality Disorder

Baylie McKnight was diagnosed with BPD when she was 18 years old

Baylie McKnight of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Society BC , was nominated for a Coast Mental Health, Courage to Come Back Award on May 23. (Coast Mental Health/Contributed)
Canada's Sophie De Goede grabs Great Britain's Abi Burton during Vancouver Sevens women's rugby action in Vancouver, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Fourth-ranked Canada, returning to action for the first time since November's WXV tournament, opens play Sunday against the ninth-ranked U.S. in Pacific Four Series play Carson, Calif. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)

Canada’s women’s rugby team takes on New Zealand in Pacific Four Series Finale

Edmonton’s Tyson Beukeboom will captain the team

Canada's Sophie De Goede grabs Great Britain's Abi Burton during Vancouver Sevens women's rugby action in Vancouver, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Fourth-ranked Canada, returning to action for the first time since November's WXV tournament, opens play Sunday against the ninth-ranked U.S. in Pacific Four Series play Carson, Calif. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
ONC operates world-leading observatories in the deep ocean, coastal waters and land of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada, and in the Southern Ocean. (Graphic Submitted/ ONC)

Northern Lights affected University of Victoria’s deep sea observatories

Observatories operate in the deep ocean coastal waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic

ONC operates world-leading observatories in the deep ocean, coastal waters and land of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada, and in the Southern Ocean. (Graphic Submitted/ ONC)
Anthony is desperately trying to get Ronin one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Plethora of problems for B.C. families with children of complex needs

Families can claim up to $22,000, but it’s not enough

Anthony is desperately trying to get Ronin one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The opening of the VNFC Monique Gray Smith, a VNFC board member, said that the new primary care centre will bring more equitable healthcare to Indigenous communities. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

New Indigenous primary care centre opens in Victoria

The Ministry of Health has approved approximately $2 million in annual funding

The opening of the VNFC Monique Gray Smith, a VNFC board member, said that the new primary care centre will bring more equitable healthcare to Indigenous communities. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The BC Community Bat Program is looking for night owl volunteers to spend time at dusk tallying bats at maternity roosts in the area for the annual count. (BC Community Bat Program photo)

Go bonkers for bats during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites

The BC Community Bat Program is looking for night owl volunteers to spend time at dusk tallying bats at maternity roosts in the area for the annual count. (BC Community Bat Program photo)
Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

SeaLight initiative wants to make waves in B.C.’s marine industry for women

Only two per cent of the people working in the marine industry are female

Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The rebate offered by Saanich included a basic rebate of $350 and one for low-income households who could receive $1,600. (Photo Submitted/District of Saanich)

UBC researchers find e-bike initiative drives drop in greenhouse gas emissions

Participants in Saanich study said they reduced their weekly car travel by 48 kilometres

The rebate offered by Saanich included a basic rebate of $350 and one for low-income households who could receive $1,600. (Photo Submitted/District of Saanich)
This 1,005-square-foot, two bedroom, two bathroom home in Sooke is one of the grand prizes options in the B.C. Children���s Hospital lottery that the Victoria resident will get to choose from. The prize package includes a boat, car, plus $1-million in cash. (Photos by Lauren Kief Photography)

Victoria resident wins grand prize in BC Children’s Hospital Choice Lottery

A Cumberland resident also won more than $1.2 million from the 50/50 draw

This 1,005-square-foot, two bedroom, two bathroom home in Sooke is one of the grand prizes options in the B.C. Children���s Hospital lottery that the Victoria resident will get to choose from. The prize package includes a boat, car, plus $1-million in cash. (Photos by Lauren Kief Photography)
The BC Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a new Indigenous sports gallery on April 15. Alex Nelson was one of the athletes whose accomplishments were on display. (Courtsey of BC Sports Hall of Fame)

‘It was freedom’: Victoria man features in new B.C. Indigenous Sport Gallery

He started playing when he was 5 years old

The BC Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a new Indigenous sports gallery on April 15. Alex Nelson was one of the athletes whose accomplishments were on display. (Courtsey of BC Sports Hall of Fame)
BC Housing and Cool Aid Society said they are aware of the problems at Tally Ho and that residents will be moving to the new Crosstown development that will add 102 affordable apartments to the site, plus 52 new homes. (Provided by Cool Aid Society)

B.C. Conservative leader warns of toxic fumes at supportive housing site

BC Housing says Cool Aid Society has been working on mitigation strategies since last fall

BC Housing and Cool Aid Society said they are aware of the problems at Tally Ho and that residents will be moving to the new Crosstown development that will add 102 affordable apartments to the site, plus 52 new homes. (Provided by Cool Aid Society)
Richard Neil was arrested as part of Project Woodland on March 3 in Ontario for historical sexual assault allegations against children. Neil was released on bail and will return to Vancouver Island. (Peel Regional Police)

Vancouver Island man accused of 20 historical sexual assaults in Ontario

The investigation was a part of Project Woodland; police believe there may be additional victims

Richard Neil was arrested as part of Project Woodland on March 3 in Ontario for historical sexual assault allegations against children. Neil was released on bail and will return to Vancouver Island. (Peel Regional Police)
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100 men in B.C. expected to be diagnosed with testicular cancer each year

April is Testicular Cancer Month and a B.C. researcher is reminding people to be proactive

(Stock image/Metro Creative Connection)
The housing and doctor shortage is being blamed on immigration, Shelly D’Mello, CEO of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, says this is misleading and has negative impacts on recent arrivals. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Immigrants are assets, not liabilities, says B.C. advocacy group

Immigrants bring education, work experience, and additional tax revenues: inter-cultural association

The housing and doctor shortage is being blamed on immigration, Shelly D’Mello, CEO of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, says this is misleading and has negative impacts on recent arrivals. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)