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University of Victoria cutting budget by $13M

University of Victoria cutting budget by $13M

Cut represents 4% of total operating budget. Staff reductions are expected.
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Port McNeill moving beloved burl to new, more visible location

Port McNeill moving beloved burl to new, more visible location

The world-record tree burl, a popular tourist attraction, is being moved to a new spot at the gateway to Port McNeill’s downtown.
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Prince George RCMP bust 3D printed firearms operation

Prince George RCMP bust 3D printed firearms operation

One man been has been arrested in Prince George after items associated with a 3D printed firearms operation were seized
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White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

White-nose syndrome bat monitoring continuing in B.C.

The BC Community Bat Program is working with the province to detect and prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome, a fungal-based infection which has killed millions of bats in North America.
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Future of $48.5M project uncertain after errors found in Nanaimo borrowing process

Future of $48.5M project uncertain after errors found in Nanaimo borrowing process

The news comes as the Capital Regional District faces criticism for its own alternative-approval process to borrow $85 million through its land assembly, housing and land banking service to create more housing.
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No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

No public access, so no tax break for $7.8M island owned by religious group

The Matsuri Foundation of Canada had sought the exemption for the 12.5-hectare Knapp Island as a “place of public worship.”
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Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

Kamloops city council, university clash over $10M overpass

The cost of the pedestrian and bicycle overpass is intended to be split equally between Thompson Rivers University and the City of Kamloops.
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Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

Investors flock to First Nation land as Kelowna home, condo values slump

B.C.’s Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act does not apply to reserve land or treaty land unless a First Nation chooses to opt in through an agreement with the province.
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B.C. child rapist wants conditions loosened now that parole is over

B.C. child rapist wants conditions loosened now that parole is over

Steven Walsh, 54, is asking a judge to loosen a prohibition order preventing him from visiting schools, parks or playgrounds and barring him from having any contact with anyone younger than 16.
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Prince George Hospice quilt raffle inspired by friend's palliative care experience

Prince George Hospice quilt raffle inspired by friend's palliative care experience

Jennette Scott is hoping the fundraiser for Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society will continue to grow before Feb. 14 draw date
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