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Nanaimo approves first step in transfer of 81 hectares to Snuneymuxw Nation

Nanaimo approves first step in transfer of 81 hectares to Snuneymuxw Nation

The land on Mount Benson is being sold to the provincial government for $1.45 million as part of the land-transfer agreement with the Snuneymuxw
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'Wintry mix' across Lower Mainland could mean sloppy commute for Metro Vancouver

'Wintry mix' across Lower Mainland could mean sloppy commute for Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of snowfall warnings for parts of B.C.'s Lower Mainland, heralding a sloppy evening commute for Metro Vancouver.
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Courtenay man wanted in connection with Hells Angels drug network arrested

Courtenay man wanted in connection with Hells Angels drug network arrested

A warrant had been issued for the arrest of Jonathan Erin Clifford, 41, after he did not show up for a Feb. 1 court appearance
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Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

Safety board says broken wheel caused 61-car CN Rail derailment in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board says a broken wheel was to blame for a train derailment in B.C.'s Fraser Valley more than three years ago that spilled six million kilograms of potash.
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Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

Break-and-enter results in 14 sets of deer antlers stolen from B.C. property

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Police in Fort St. John, B.C., are on the lookout after a number of hunting trophies were stolen, including 14 sets of deer antlers. Mounties say the break-in was reported at an abandoned property on Feb.
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B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

B.C.'s Gracey Hemstreet becomes first woman to complete — and win — Red Bull Hardline

The 19-year-old Sechelt downhill mountain biker triumphed at the Red Bull Hardline course in Tasmania’s Maydena Bike Park on Feb. 24, making history.
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Prince George city council pushes back against short-term rental rules

Prince George city council pushes back against short-term rental rules

B.C. law that takes effect May 1st would limit short-term rentals to host’s primary residence and either a secondary suite or accessory dwelling
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Standalone police force for Esquimalt feasible but costly, report says

Standalone police force for Esquimalt feasible but costly, report says

It would require spending on new or refurbished police facilities, hiring officers in a time of significant officer shortages, and facing potential legal challenges from unions
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Contractor agrees to replace TVs at Royal Jubilee Hospital

Contractor agrees to replace TVs at Royal Jubilee Hospital

HealthHub Solutions will begin the work immediately, the health authority said Monday
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Prince George city council approves closing tax loophole for daycare centres in schools

Prince George city council approves closing tax loophole for daycare centres in schools

City council approves resolution it will take to North Central Local Government Association to ask province to find a way to collect those taxes
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