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Wind-whipped flames, reaching far into the sky, could be seen from as far away as Bear Mountain in Langford and even in Port Angeles, Washington. 

B.C. Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk called it one of the worst storms he’s ever experienced: “Whether it was a bomb or a cyclone, it was a very significant event.”

Paul Tregear’s explanation that he wound up on his neighbour’s property with a loaded rifle because he was chasing a bear was rejected.

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad's criticism came as he assigned jobs to his caucus, including giving a critic's position to MLA Brent Chapman, who faced calls to step down during the campaign over controversial social media remarks.

Tracy Samra was terminated from the chief administrative officer position in May 2018

Police were called to the crash in the 2300-block of Beacon Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday

Witnesses said that shortly after the fire was reported by someone believed to be a resident, they might have re-entered the home

The driver of the flipped vehicle was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police said

Oak Bay police said the would-be thief sped off on a white bicycle when confronted by the vehicle owner.

The power went out for many parts of Vancouver Island, including at our printing plant, during a wind and rain storm on Tuesday night.