PORT HARDY, B.C. — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has hit off Vancouver Island but it appears nobody has felt it.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 12:22 p.m. and about 151 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy, B.C.
Its depth was measured by the agency at seven kilometres.
Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood says the quake was not felt in his community on northern Vancouver Island.
Natural Resources Canada says there were no reports of damage and none was expected.
TORONTO — The mother of four-year-old boy who was found wandering naked outside in Toronto's west end has been released on bail.
West Shore RCMP say the incident occurred at 4:30 a.m. Saturday on the Songhees First Nation reserve in the Greater Victoria area.
Thirty-nine-year-old Jason Bresnahan is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 immediately.
VANCOUVER — The death of a beluga whale loaned by the Vancouver Aquarium to Orlando SeaWorld for breeding purposes is renewing the debate over whether cetaceans should be bred in captivity.
Edmonton Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jill McKenzie says the pilot experienced engine trouble with the small, two-seater plane while flying over the city Saturday afternoon.
TORONTO — The RCMP says it's investigating a reported video from the Al-Shabab group that allegedly threatens malls worldwide — including the West Edmonton Mall.