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A Nanaimo steel manufacturer just received nearly $1 million to expand operations and hire 26 skilled workers. The investment helps British Columbia build economic resilience while creating family-sustaining careers on Vancouver Island.
A young gull nicknamed the Commercial Street gull got stuck between two buildings in downtown Nanaimo, prompting firefighters to break out their dog-catching equipment for an unusual rescue mission. The bird walked away unharmed after being carefully pulled from the narrow crevice.
The Nanaimo RCMP just released the most delightful public safety announcement you'll read all week. Their Valentine's Day message? No need to call 911 if someone holds the door open for you.
Police in Nova Scotia turned a slow-speed chase into a heartwarming rescue when they spotted an emu wandering down the road. Through teamwork and patience, the officers safely returned the adventurous bird home.
After more than three decades, modern DNA technology has helped Alberta RCMP identify and arrest a suspect in a 1992 sexual assault case. The breakthrough shows how genetic genealogy is giving victims closure and proving that justice has no expiration date.
An 81-year-old Kamloops woman who disappeared on a routine grocery run was found alive with her loyal dog after three days in a rural forest area. An RCMP helicopter helped locate the pair, bringing an anxious family search to a joyful end.
After more than three decades, RCMP in Alberta solved a cold case sexual assault using cutting-edge genetic genealogy technology. The breakthrough shows how modern science is finally bringing justice to victims who waited years for answers.
A woman's three-carat diamond wedding ring worth $50,000 was recovered from a Vancouver trail thanks to an observant hiker and quick police work. What started as a frantic search ended in a joyful reunion just days later.
A newspaper article about a murdered officer sparked an unexpected reunion half a century later. Family, friends, and the cops who caught his killers finally met and forged lasting bonds.
A quick-thinking resident performed CPR on a young otter that stopped breathing after getting tangled in a fishing net, saving its life. After recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation center, the pup was released back into the wild and reunited with its family.
Canadian police responded to a backyard BBQ theft and found the culprit with evidence still in its mouth. The red-furred suspect walked away with a full belly and no charges.
When three baby otters became tangled in a discarded fishing net in Alert Bay, quick-thinking neighbors didn't just call for help. They performed CPR on a dying pup and brought it back to life.
When residents in Alert Bay found three young otters trapped in abandoned fishing nets, one heroic bystander performed CPR to revive a pup that had stopped breathing. After days of rehabilitation, the otter made a full recovery and returned to its family in the wild.
When a boy's father collapsed from a heart attack at 3 a.m., the brave 12-year-old knocked on four doors until someone answered. Amy Pye performed CPR for 10 minutes straight, keeping the man alive until paramedics arrived.
A small Alberta town replaced punishment with restorative justice, and the results are stunning. Out of 115 offenders who faced their victims and took responsibility, only one person reoffended.
When Gordon Mellish found a young otter strangled by fishing net on a British Columbia dock, he didn't hesitate to put his mouth on its tiny snout and breathe life back into the animal. A week later, he watched his new friend return to the wild and her waiting family.
A new chapter of Surfrider Foundation has removed over 3,200 pounds of trash from Vancouver Island beaches in just six months. They're using the data to push for policy changes that could keep plastic out of the ocean for good.
A bald eagle is healing at a Vancouver Island wildlife center after being shot, while British Columbia moves forward with a historic ban on lead ammunition to protect raptors. The province's proposed regulation could save countless eagles from accidental poisoning.
Over 220 Indigenous people, youth, police, and public service workers just completed a week-long canoe journey through traditional First Nations territories in British Columbia. The 25th annual Pulling Together Canoe Journey brings communities together to heal, build relationships, and honor Indigenous cultures.
Communities across North Vancouver are hosting workshops, film screenings, and cultural gatherings throughout September to honor Indigenous survivors and teach reconciliation. From traditional wool weaving to guided museum tours, locals have dozens of free and low-cost ways to learn and connect.