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Cargo ship needs a rescue after losing control under Lions Gate Bridge near West Vancouver

A freighter that appeared to lose control in the shipping channels near the Lions Gate Bridge this afternoon was rescued by several tugboats after running aground near Slhx̱í7lsh (Siwash Rock).

Mar 3, 2022 7:18 PM Read more >

Russian students in B.C. may be eligible for tuition deferrals

There are about 160 Russian students at the school this year — in addition to about 60 Ukrainian students.

Mar 3, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

B.C. police 'extremely unlikely' to dish out distracted driving tickets in drive-thrus

You're relatively safe, it seems, to use your phone in B.C. while in the drive-thru for the likes of McDonald's or Starbucks.

Mar 3, 2022 4:39 PM Read more >

Tiny houses could help ease B.C.’s housing squeeze

Micro-homes on wheels offer innovative way to densify neighbourhoods, expert says

Mar 3, 2022 1:52 PM Read more >

No gas-tax relief ahead for B.C.’ers facing skyrocketing prices: Horgan

Gasoline prices surging amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Mar 3, 2022 1:50 PM Read more >

Falcon slams NDP for high gasoline tax, housing prices

A revenue neutral carbon tax would allow high gas taxes to be offset – BC Liberal leader

Mar 3, 2022 1:31 PM Read more >

Fatal-stabbing suspect in court for breach of bail conditions; victim remembered as a 'positive light'

The man killed in downtown Victoria on Tuesday has been identified as John Dickinson by his sister, who has started a fundraiser to bring her brother’s body back to their mother in Ontario.

Mar 3, 2022 1:30 AM Read more >

Nine B.C. public servants, facing firing, petition court to end vaccine mandate

At issue is a Nov. 19 provincial government order that makes COVID‑19 vaccination a condition of employment for all B.C. public service employees.

Mar 3, 2022 1:01 AM Read more >

Seniors advocate applauds funding for subsidized housing; wait list of thousands

The problem, she said, is that those subsidized units are needed “yesterday.”