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Bear encounters increasing as populations grow, drought continues

Bear encounters increasing as populations grow, drought continues

A black bear was seen meandering along the Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet on Friday, while another bear was spotted at Royal Roads University
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Mail delivery suspended on View Royal street after dog attack; 'it happens way too frequently'

Mail delivery suspended on View Royal street after dog attack; 'it happens way too frequently'

The union representing the more than 600 workers who deliver the mail every day said Canada Post carriers are bitten or charged by dogs on average every two weeks in Greater Victoria
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Kamloops prosecutors seek steep fines for hunters facing dozens of poaching charges

Kamloops prosecutors seek steep fines for hunters facing dozens of poaching charges

The offences are alleged to have taken place in the Darfield area between Barriere and Clearwater in the Central Interior.
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Editorial: Inquiry needed into operation of long-term care homes

Editorial: Inquiry needed into operation of long-term care homes

There appear to be real concerns about the adequacy of care being provided by numerous for-profit facilities.
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Opinion: Hail to the chief: A short history of Indigenous politicians in Canada

Opinion: Hail to the chief: A short history of Indigenous politicians in Canada

Wabanakwut Kinew is the first First Nations premier of Manitoba but he is not the first Indigenous premier of Manitoba. 
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Fines issued after 'sex-positive' parties held at West Vancouver mansion

Fines issued after 'sex-positive' parties held at West Vancouver mansion

Despite complaints, no criminal activity was found at the ‘swingers private’ events in Horseshoe Bay, but several bylaws were breached.
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B.C. homeowners demanding urgent help following devastating wildfire

B.C. homeowners demanding urgent help following devastating wildfire

Gun Lake residents say they're worried about wildfire debris potentially contaminating the water source.
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Former RCMP officer wins $10K pot-rolling discrimination case

Former RCMP officer wins $10K pot-rolling discrimination case

Robin Hayes was ejected from a Port Alberni pub for rolling cannabis cigarettes to treat his PTSD.
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Should Vancouver travellers worry about the Paris bedbug situation? An expert weighs in

Should Vancouver travellers worry about the Paris bedbug situation? An expert weighs in

"They can be dormant for weeks and months without feeding."
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Squamish's scenic gravel roads take centre stage at the Sea2Sky Gravel Fondo

Squamish's scenic gravel roads take centre stage at the Sea2Sky Gravel Fondo

From beginners to pros, this event celebrates all gravel riders.
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