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Vancouver condo owners sue developer over crane allegedly swinging above their homes

Vancouver condo owners sue developer over crane allegedly swinging above their homes

Injunction, punitive damages sought by condo owners next door to construction site.
Pediatric clinic closing at VGH, physicians say they are overwhelmed by demand

Pediatric clinic closing at VGH, physicians say they are overwhelmed by demand

A memo from pediatricians to their non-ER physician colleagues said that the Urgent Pediatric Assessment Clinic at Victoria General Hospital will close on Sept. 1.
Well-known orca dies in Johnstone Strait surrounded by family, dolphins

Well-known orca dies in Johnstone Strait surrounded by family, dolphins

There was no immediate word on what caused the death of the killer whale known as I76, but threats to the species include lack of prey, toxin accumulations and vessel impacts.
Fears for B.C. First Nation's water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end

Fears for B.C. First Nation's water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end

Evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted and downgraded, but First Nations say they are still feeling the impact, warning that a propane-powered water-supply system could fail unless gas deliveries are resto
65-year-old acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., charged with sexual assault: RCMP

65-year-old acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., charged with sexual assault: RCMP

WEST KELOWNA — RCMP say an acupuncturist in West Kelowna, B.C., has been charged with sexual assault, and they're appealing for more witnesses to come forward.
Whistler Blackcomb targets Nov. 21 opening for 2025-26 ski season

Whistler Blackcomb targets Nov. 21 opening for 2025-26 ski season

Resort’s 60th anniversary year will feature new Wonder Routes, extended season and Epic Pass perks with lowest prices available until Sept. 1
Police watchdog investigates after Vancouver officer shoots man dead

Police watchdog investigates after Vancouver officer shoots man dead

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot dead in an alleged confrontation with officers in Vancouver.
Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

West Shore RCMP said the woman died of her injuries over the weekend. The case is still under investigation.
Vancouver Island wildfire evacuees to hear soon when they can go home

Vancouver Island wildfire evacuees to hear soon when they can go home

The mayor of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island says about 50 residents evacuated from their homes due to a nearby wildfire will soon have an update on when they will be able to return.
Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

EDMONTON — Police in Alberta say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories after three people were arrested in a string of "distraction" thefts across Canada.