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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Stories from across Vancouver Island

Tides and local weather are in each edition.

Planning Winter Travel Around the Island

Shorter days, wet roads and the odd snowfall on the passes: a checklist for getting around safely this season.

From the Malahat to the Inland Island Highway, winter driving on Vancouver Island can change in an afternoon. A little planning goes a long way.

  • Check road conditions before you leave.
  • Winter tires are required on many Island highways from October to March.
  • Pack a blanket, water and a phone charger.

This story is marked Island-wide, so it appears in every edition and on the island front page.

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