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Major Crime Unit investigating suspicious disappearance of teen on Vancouver Island She was last contacted on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and reported missing later that day. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

BREAKING: Doerksen to be next BC premier as Conservatives win majority It looks to be an overwhelming majority for Lorne Doerksen and the BC Conservatives, as David Eby's snap election call has backfired in a major way. victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Beer column: The best in BC are crowned at the 2026 BC Beer Awards Check out all the winners, from the Brewery of the Year on Vancouver Island to the Best in Show from the Okanagan and everything in between! 🍻 🥇 ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/…

From live music and captivating theatre to unforgettable entertainment, discover the experiences that make Penticton a great destination for your next evening out. Check out what’s happening and start planning your visit! Read more 🔽 victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Final day to vote: Polls open until 8 pm for BC’s provincial election If you didn't vote in advance, you have a 12-hour window today to help decide your local MLA and BC's next premier. Learn more: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Wine column: Sky-high drinks in Shanghai Roof-top bars and holes in the wall. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Here’s everything coming to Disney Plus in November 2026 📽️ A Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff heads west and the Vancouver-filmed Percy Jackson and the Olympians returns for a new season. Full list ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Search for missing BC man continues 20 years after disappearance He would now be 63 years old and the RCMP says it has not given up on finding him. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

‘I was humiliated’: Outgoing Penticton MLA details unwitting affair with fellow politician “I have nothing to apologize for beyond trusting a man who lied to me, and many women have shared this experience." Read more: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Here’s everything coming to Netflix Canada in November 2026 📽️ The holiday content will start of arrive, alongside season 2 of Canadian comedy series North by North and some intriguing new movies and documentaries. Full list ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/…

18-year-old takes Tofino council seat by acclamation The community's mayor-elect, who is best friends with the young councillor's mom, says he'll be engaged, informed and "do the work." Read more: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Looking at the election promises on saving forestry jobs In the weeks before Premier David Eby called a snap election, forestry stakeholders told the provincial government the industry was at a breaking point. Full story: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Record-breaking $90M Lotto Max prize won in Alberta, several big wins in BC An Agassiz-bought ticket won $1-million, while six-figure prizes were won in Chemainus, West Kelowna, Pitt Meadows and online through PlayNow. Read more: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Man guilty in BC crash that killed teen arrested 10 months after he skipped sentencing Raymond Desorcy was distracted by his cell phone and speeding before running a red light, leading to the fatal crash in October 2023. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Beer column: This Vancouver Island-made craft beer was just named the best in Canada 🥇 It was one of dozens of beers from BC breweries that won hardware at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup. Check it out 🍻⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Wine column: More sips from BC's 'winery of the year' La Frenz has won the title three times. 🔻 victorianow.com/watercooler/…

BC continues pre-pandemic pace for toxic drug deaths in 2026 While the numbers this year are trending in the right direction, there's still plenty of room for improvement. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

BC family pleads for an end to immigrant's nightmare “We’ve been waiting from 2017 to 2026 with no decision. We can’t continue living like this for another five or 10 years.” Full story: victorianow.com/watercooler/…

BC hotelier Mandy Farmer sells Hotel Zed and Accent Inns properties The sale includes hotel properties in Kelowna, Kamloops, Victoria, Tofino and the Lower Mainland. Full story ⤵️ victorianow.com/watercooler/…

Calvin Harris coming to BC as part of first-ever headlining tour in 2027 Fans in the Pacific Northwest will have two chances to see him on the 18-date run, as he'll play in Seattle and Vancouver on the same weekend. Details: victorianow.com/watercooler/…