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Day parole revoked for Saskatoon killer released to Victoria halfway house

Parole board found Kenneth David MacKay presents an “undue risk to society”

Dec 5, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

B.C. Premier Eby celebrates 'first-of-its-kind' seamless addictions care

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a new model of streamlining access to detox and addiction treatment aims to address the needs of people who repeatedly overdose, while avoiding the possibility of involuntary treatment.

Dec 4, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

Private forecasters see economic growth in B.C. slowing to 0.5 per cent next year

VICTORIA — Private-sector forecasters in British Columbia say they agree with the government's recent projection that economic growth will slow next year.

Dec 4, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

Vancouver unveils Canada's first electric fire truck in its pledge to cut emissions

Vancouver’s fire department is showing off what the city says is Canada’s first electric fire engine.

Dec 4, 2023 1:57 PM Read more >

Fundraiser set up for family of double-murder victims in Richmond

IHIT is asking the public to contact them with any information about suspicious activity around Rocky View Playground.

Dec 4, 2023 11:48 AM Read more >

Man arrested after car driven onto sidewalk at pro-Palestine rally in downtown Victoria

Victoria police said in a statement that the man was arrested for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving

Dec 4, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Schools struggling to retain staff, union says

“I was told last week that there are teachers at a school who are crying in a bathroom because they can’t cope but they are still showing up for work."

Dec 4, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Veterinarian technician heading to NWT to lend a hand

Kristie Waddell of Prince George will be visiting the communities of Fort Liard and Wrigley, providing care on behalf of Veterinarians Without Borders.

Dec 4, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Port Alberni drafts policy preventing anyone promoting hate from renting city facilities

The move follows a decision to cancel an appearance by a controversial speaker at a Port Alberni restaurant in October

Dec 4, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Giant gnomes created with foraged materials

Christy Cartmell spends a lot of time foraging in the forest in and around Hixon where she now lives.

Dec 3, 2023 5:09 PM Read more >