Mike Patterson

Mike is an experience broadcast news journalist with more than four decades of experience. As a reporter he has covered a wide range of stories, from city councils to Royal visits. Mike has also been a news presenter on radio in the Okanagan, Vancouver, and several communities on Vancouver Island. He enjoys skiing at Mt. Washington and Blackcomb, and photography.
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Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning

Weather Mike Patterson -
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.

Property tax deferrals help elderly home owners reduce expenses

Community Mike Patterson -
The BC Seniors Advocate says elderly homeowners should consider using the Property Tax Deferment Program as an option to reduce their living expenses. The program lets homeowners 55 years and...

Doctors group says clean energy should not go to LNG producers

Community Mike Patterson -
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment says British Columbians do not want tax dollars or subsidized electricity from clean sources in used to support liquefied natural gas...

New funding to combat property crime and disorder downtown

Community Mike Patterson -
The provincial government has announced a new public safety initiative to help reduce crime in downtowns across BC. The new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program will have up...

Local ride hailing service doesn’t expect Uber to drive it away

Community Mike Patterson -
Uber is now expanding its brand of rideshare service to communities around BC, including the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island, making its app available in all areas and continuing...

Province raises drought rating for Vancouver Island

Community Mike Patterson -
The provincial drought level rating for Vancouver Island has been increased to three. According to the BC Drought Information Portal, a drought level of three means adverse affects could be...

UPDATE: No injuries reported from Wildfire south of Campbell River

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
UPDATE: BC Wildfire Service says the fire near Campbell River is under control as of 12:00 p.m. today. UPDATE: Campbell River Fire Department confirms no injuries were reported from the fire, which...

Deadline arrives for short term vacation rental hosts to have their properties registered

Community Mike Patterson -
As the May 1st deadline arrives for all short-term rental hosts in the province to register, the BC Government believes more of these units are now being converted to...

Earthquake in San Juan Islands shakes Southern Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast

Community Mike Patterson -
Southern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast were shaken by an earthquake just after 5 a.m. U.S. Geological Survey says...

NDP Leader Ends Agreement with the Trudeau Government

Community Mike Patterson -
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended the Supply and Confidence Agreement signed with the Liberal government in 2022. The...

Search for Missing Man Near Horne Lake Underway

Missing Person Mike Patterson -
The search continues for 29 year old Jordan Kirchner in an area near Horne Lake on Vancouver Island. He went...

‘The Right Thing to Do’ – BC United Leader Ends Campaign, Rallies Behind Conservatives

Elections Mike Patterson -
“This is hard, it’s really hard.” Those were the words from BC United Leader Kevin Falcon who suspended his party’s...

RCMP Warns Youth at Risk of Online Recruitment by Extremist Groups

RCMP Mike Patterson -
Parents are being warned to watch out for the signs of online recruitment and exploitation of children and youth...

Coastal Fire Centre Removing Campfire Ban

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
The Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville says the category 1 campfire ban will end at noon on August 28,...

Long Weekend Crackdown Takes Impaired Drivers Off Highway Near Lake Cowichan

RCMP Mike Patterson -
The BC Highway Patrol says more than two dozen impaired drivers were removed from the road in the Lake...

CounterAttack blitz coming to Island highways this weekend

RCMP Mike Patterson -
This weekend will see the launch of a summer-long campaign to reduce drinking and driving on BC's streets and...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.