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Police seize illicit drugs, arrest two in Port Hardy trafficking investigation

Police seize illicit drugs, arrest two in Port Hardy trafficking investigation

Two people were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking
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One person sent to hospital with burns after Bowser house fire

One person sent to hospital with burns after Bowser house fire

The blaze in the single-family home on Callow Road, which was reported at about 8:25 p.m., was contained to a bedroom on the second floor
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B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

The company says its vessel refit program will be completed earlier than usual, and nearly 350 sailings will be added on the busiest routes starting part-way through June.
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CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

After taking a deeper look into B.C.’s real estate sector, Canada’s tax regulator has uncovered $1.3 billion in unpaid tax bills.
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Victoria to consider extending bus lanes along Douglas Street

Victoria to consider extending bus lanes along Douglas Street

Existing bus lanes could become 24/7 instead of just peak hours
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Pickleball players measure game's sound in effort to keep courts open

Pickleball players measure game's sound in effort to keep courts open

North Saanich council has voted to close Wain Park pickleball courts, citing noise
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Floral embroidery a sacred emblem, says co-founder of World Vyshyvanka Day

Floral embroidery a sacred emblem, says co-founder of World Vyshyvanka Day

Ukrainians and friends in the capital region are expected to mark World Vyshyvanka Day by gathering at Centennial Square on Thursday from noon to 12:30
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UVic president calls encampment participants 'irresponsible'

UVic president calls encampment participants 'irresponsible'

UVic president Kevin Hall’s statement follows an incident Tuesday in which a man went into the First Peoples House on campus and threatened people with a knife.
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Sayward would be first municipality to miss financial deadline since charter enacted

Sayward would be first municipality to miss financial deadline since charter enacted

The mayor and two remaining councillors were set to hold a special meeting at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday to give fourth and final reading to the necessary bylaws
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Spencer cricket club provides familiar experience for new Canadians

Spencer cricket club provides familiar experience for new Canadians

With strong immigration to Canada from cricket-mad places like India, the game is expected to appeal to a lot of new students, says the organizer at Spencer Middle School
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