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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Updated: Wildfire breaks out between Port Alberni and Bamfield

Wildfires Mike Patterson -
A wildfire is burning out of control southwest of Port Alberni on Mount Underwood near the Bamfield Main Road between Port Alberni and Bamfield.

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.

SCRD calls for greater conservation on some water systems

Sunshine Coast Regional District Mike Patterson -
Residents that are supplied with water by the South Pender Harbour, Eastbourne and Chapman systems are being urged to carefully watch their water consumption, particularly during the upcoming long...

Property tax deferrals help elderly home owners reduce expenses

Lifestyle 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

Health 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...

RCMP arrest suspect armed with a knife in Sechelt

Crime Mike Patterson -
The Sunshine Coast RCMP is investigating numerous property and weapons offences after a woman armed with a knife was arrested Wednesday morning. The RCMP responded to several 911 calls about...

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

Transit 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...

Ladysmith gets more than $1 million in provincial grants for rural economic development

Town of Ladysmith Mike Patterson -
A variety of projects in the Cowichan Valley are to receive funding from the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program. The funding announcement includes $59,789 for the Ladysmith Mountain Bike...

Province raises drought rating for Vancouver Island

Environment Mike Patterson -
The provincial drought level rating for Vancouver Island has been increased to three. According to the BC Drought Information Portal,...

Nanaimo council asked to reconsider removal of trees in Loudon Park

City of Nanaimo Mike Patterson -
Opponents of upgrades to Loudon Park say consultation with residents was lacking and are asking council to reevaluate the...

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

Provincial Mike Patterson -
As the May 1st deadline arrives for all short-term rental hosts in the province to register, the BC Government...

Gunn responds to calls for the North Island-Powell River Conservative candidate to be dropped

Federal Election 2025 Mike Patterson -
North Island-Powell River Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn took to social media Thursday to defend himself against criticism of comments...

Liberal Caucus Urged to Follow Through on National Youth Climate Corp

Uncategorized Mike Patterson -
The Climate Emergency Unit, the Nanaimo Climate Action Hub, and others concerned about the Liberal record on Climate Change...

NDP Leader Ends Agreement with the Trudeau Government

Uncategorized 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

Uncategorized 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

Uncategorized Mike Patterson -
“This is hard, it’s really hard.” Those were the words from BC United Leader Kevin Falcon who suspended his party’s...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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