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Province reveals 10 B.C. municipalities required to hit housing targets

Province reveals 10 B.C. municipalities required to hit housing targets

Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay are among the municipalities that will be required to hit yet-to-be-established targets on new home construction or risk having the province force through higher density.
Police warn gang members trying to recruit at Greater Victoria schools

Police warn gang members trying to recruit at Greater Victoria schools

Students are lured in through selling vaping products or high-end clothes for the gang members
B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

VANCOUVER — Pharmacists in British Columbia will have more responsibilities starting June 1 in an effort to improve access for those without a family doctor and ease the stress on an overburdened health system.
Canada to host multi-national military exercise off Vancouver Island in June

Canada to host multi-national military exercise off Vancouver Island in June

Communities close to the training areas will receive additional information during times of increased military activity, the Department of National Defence said in a statement.
Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

Doctors at Surrey, B.C., hospital raise alarm over staffing and patient-care crisis

VANCOUVER — A series of letters from doctors raising the alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital is placing British Columbia's largest health authority under scrutiny.
Pride Bus debuts on Greater Victoria's transit routes

Pride Bus debuts on Greater Victoria's transit routes

The bus will also be participating in the Victoria’s annual pride parade on July 9
Ferrari impounded for excessive speed on Malahat

Ferrari impounded for excessive speed on Malahat

The vehicle, driven by an Alberta woman in her 20s, was impounded for seven days
Wildfire near Sayward still out of control, smoke eases

Wildfire near Sayward still out of control, smoke eases

Firefighters hope to have the fire contained in the next couple of days
B.C. Housing buying Super 8 motel in Courtenay for housing

B.C. Housing buying Super 8 motel in Courtenay for housing

Those expected to move into the Super 8 have been living since the spring of 2020 in the Travelodge Courtenay, but the lease ran out in May and was only extended to June 30.
Suspect arrested after fires set on Galloping Goose Trail

Suspect arrested after fires set on Galloping Goose Trail

Firefighters who responded in the early hours on Tuesday found a small brush fire and a blaze on a large cedar tree that reached several metres up the trunk
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