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Victoria woman hopes quake-hit brother in Turkey can join her

Malak Dwaidari’s brother, Nizar Dwaidari, spent five nights sleeping on the street after his building collapsed

Mar 29, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Adventure on high seas inspires made-in-B.C. ocean drones

Victoria-based Open Ocean Robotics has developed solar-powered robotic vessels

Mar 29, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >

Promise to regulate money services businesses follows collapse of major B.C. organized crime investigation

Alleged money laundering case had been one of the biggest organized crime investigations in B.C. history and was featured throughout the BC NDP government’s public inquiry into money laundering

Mar 29, 2023 7:46 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries to test new ticket system at Duke Point

B.C. Ferries earlier issued a request for pre-qualification for four Island-class vessels, which are hybrid diesel-electric ferries.

Mar 29, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Dangerous driver sentenced to long-term supervision

William Ryan Aime Nadeau will remain under supervision of Corrections Canada and the Parole Board of Canada for a decade upon completing his time in jail

Mar 29, 2023 5:37 AM Read more >

Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

A small group of Sikhs in Fort St. John gathered outside North Peace Cultural Centre on March 25th to raise awareness against ongoing human rights violations in Punjab.

Mar 28, 2023 10:00 PM Read more >

Newcomer to Vancouver: Making a case for going Greyhound

In this regular column, North Shore News reporter Mina Kerr-Lazenby shares the ups and downs of moving to Metro Vancouver, and all it entails.

Mar 28, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >

Vancouver city council votes to repeal 25-cent single-use cup fee, effective May 1

VANCOUVER — Businesses in Vancouver will no longer be required to charge a fee for single-use cups as of May 1, a move that reverses a decision by the previous city council.

Mar 28, 2023 5:53 PM Read more >

North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — A councillor from North Saanich, B.C., has resigned after referring to the mayor as "Mr. Hitler" during a council meeting. Coun.

Mar 28, 2023 1:14 PM Read more >

Kelowna mother mourns son's fatal stabbing at Vancouver Starbucks

"His wife and daughter witnessed the whole thing. Nobody called the police, they just sat and watched. I can't get my head around it," said Paul Schmidt's mother.

Mar 28, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >