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How are Victoria's bridges protected from ship strikes?

How are Victoria's bridges protected from ship strikes?

There have been minor collisions at the Johnson Street Bridge — both the new structure and the old one.
'Zombies came at me': Court to determine if man accused in Nanaimo coffee shop murder is criminally responsible

'Zombies came at me': Court to determine if man accused in Nanaimo coffee shop murder is criminally responsible

James Carey Turok is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 79-year-old Eric Kutzner
Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

Canadian fossil fuel subsidies hit $18.6 billion in 2023, says report

The report comes ahead of a looming fall deadline the federal government set for itself to plan a phase-out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
Seaspan awarded $500M in contracts for design, early work on 6 Coast Guard ships

Seaspan awarded $500M in contracts for design, early work on 6 Coast Guard ships

The first of the larger ‘workhorse’ Coast Guard vessels to come out of North Vancouver's Seaspan Shipyards is scheduled to launch in 2030
Someone deliberately cut cables, causing $40K in damage on Cortes Island

Someone deliberately cut cables, causing $40K in damage on Cortes Island

Police are investigating a fibre-optic cable sabotage on Cortes Island.
'The true north kitty': A Metro Vancouver kitty could be America's Favourite Pet

'The true north kitty': A Metro Vancouver kitty could be America's Favourite Pet

"She's really the best cat."
Kids' lemonade stand stirs up concern on B.C. island

Kids' lemonade stand stirs up concern on B.C. island

A lemonade stand on Quadra Island prompted a safety check by RCMP.
Woodfibre LNG floatel permit headed to Squamish public hearing

Woodfibre LNG floatel permit headed to Squamish public hearing

In a unanimous vote, District of Squamish council sends temporary use permit for floatel to April 23 public hearing with a location to be determined.
Mortgage renewals, insurances costs put the squeeze on B.C. homeowners

Mortgage renewals, insurances costs put the squeeze on B.C. homeowners

'We cringe every time we do a renewal now'
ICYMI: ‘We're Happy You're Here’: A Squamish picture book born from friendship and inclusivity

ICYMI: ‘We're Happy You're Here’: A Squamish picture book born from friendship and inclusivity

Local Gather bookstore owner Julie Wilkins becomes an author.
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