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Highway 4 work near Kennedy Lake aims to repair last winter's damage

Highway 4 work near Kennedy Lake aims to repair last winter's damage

Drivers are being warned to plan for delays of as much as 20 minutes in both directions until late October.
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B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

B.C. businesses seek concrete economic 'vision' from parties ahead of fall election

VANCOUVER — Leaders from a wide array of businesses in British Columbia are urging the province's political parties to "deliver a clear and actionable plan" for revitalizing an economy that they say has pushed many residents into a "personal recessio
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B.C. Ferries looking to use third party for its whistleblower system

B.C. Ferries looking to use third party for its whistleblower system

The company has issued a request for information, with Sept. 23 set as the deadline for submissions.
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Woman breaks into James Bay home, takes bath and shower before arrest

Woman breaks into James Bay home, takes bath and shower before arrest

Victoria police eventually arrested the naked woman in an upstairs suite after the unusual break and enter
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Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

The sale price has not been made public, but the six-storey building on 4.7 acres is assessed at $20.8 million.
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Nanaimo narrowly approves new shelter, despite concerns of neighbours

Nanaimo narrowly approves new shelter, despite concerns of neighbours

Mayor Leonard Krog made an emotional plea to councillors who were reluctant to approve the plan, saying: “I am literally begging you” to support it
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City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

Since Aug. 2, the public has not been able to weigh in on posts from the city on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn
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Toll fatal shootings take on officers should be recognized, police group says

Toll fatal shootings take on officers should be recognized, police group says

The lawyer for the B.C. Police Association made the comments at a public hearing into the death of Lisa Rauch, who was shot in the back of the head by a VicPD officer in 2019.
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Meeting about controversial North Park facility to help homeless find housing postponed

Meeting about controversial North Park facility to help homeless find housing postponed

The meeting, originally scheduled for Sept. 11 at the Victoria Curling Club, has been postponed until Sept. 24 to give residents more notice
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First Island couple to have 'test tube' baby featured at event to promote IVF funding

First Island couple to have 'test tube' baby featured at event to promote IVF funding

Starting April 1, 2025, B.C. will join other provinces in funding an initial IVF treatment for those struggling with infertility or other challenges to having a child.
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