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

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...

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

Business 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

General 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...

SD72 Chairperson highlights challenge of meeting higher costs without growth in student population

General Mike Patterson -
Financial challenges faced by school trustees under the province's education funding model were highlighted at the latest meeting of the Campbell River school board. Chair Kat Eddy told the meeting...

UPDATE: No injuries reported from Wildfire south of Campbell River

General 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

General 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...

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

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

Tariffs will place burden on salmon farming in Canada; says BC association

General Mike Patterson -
The BC Salmon Farmers Association says US tariffs will place a substantial burden on Canada’s salmon farming sector. The association...

Liberal Caucus Urged to Follow Through on National Youth Climate Corp

General 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

General 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

General 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

Provincial 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

General 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

General Mike Patterson -
The Coastal Fire Centre in Parksville says the category 1 campfire ban will end at noon on August 28,...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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