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Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Police seized a replica handgun from the man, who had outstanding warrants

Nov 29, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Vehicle of missing man found on Beach Drive

Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Sunday and was last known to be in the downtown area

Nov 29, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

A man on an ATV fired a weapon before assaulting the victim, Campbell River RCMP say

Nov 29, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Some Kelowna investors want out of short-term rental game as new legislation looms

“There’s definitely some people talking about getting out ahead of it and getting out of the short-term rental and selling their property. But we haven’t, as of yet, seen a massive flood of it.”

Nov 29, 2023 6:15 AM Read more >

Victoria physiotherapist dies while surfing near Tofino

Matthew Jackson was just three days past his 58th birthday when he died near Long Beach

Nov 29, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

First Nations group calls for encampment legislation pause

The legislation proposes definitions of 'reasonably available' shelter, which municipalities will be required to prove before seeking an injunction to remove an encampment.

Nov 29, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

B.C. government-contracted cancer clinic must return millions to patients

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson alleged PeaceHealth broke state consumer laws.

Nov 28, 2023 6:18 PM Read more >

Fatal 2022 Squamish hit-and-run results in multiple charges

Local man facing six serious charges for 2022 crash at bus stop that killed Gurpreet Sangha.

Nov 28, 2023 5:47 PM Read more >

B.C. growth forecast drops to one per cent for 2023, but deficit projection improves

VICTORIA — Global financial pressures and Canada's inflation rate challenges are major contributing factors in a forecast of slower growth for British Columbia's economy. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy said Tuesday that B.C.

Nov 28, 2023 4:43 PM Read more >

Auditor general raises concerns about B.C.’s bookkeeping for 16th time

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general is repeating himself over concerns about the way the provincial government keeps its books, just as the Ministry of Finance's quarterly report projects a $5.6-billion deficit. Michael Pickup says if B.

Nov 28, 2023 4:01 PM Read more >

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