Top Story 14 mins March is 4th month in a row with decrease in number of toxic drug deaths The number of toxic drug related deaths in B.C. saw a decrease of 11 per cent from the year before, but there were still 192 people who died due to the ongoing public health emergency. Read the full story
14 mins March is 4th month in a row with decrease in number of toxic drug deaths The number of toxic drug related deaths in B.C. saw a decrease of 11 per cent from the year before, but there were still 192 people who died due to the ongoing public health emergency.
3 hours Almost all London Drugs stores reopened, all Island locations open All of the nine London Drugs locations on Vancouver Island have reopened as of Tuesday morning, and almost all others across the country have as well.
16 hours 'It's a great time right now': Home listings surpass 3,000 for the first time in Greater Victoria since 2019 The number of listings on the real estate market surpassed 3,000 for the first time in Greater Victoria since 2019.
17 hours 'Surprising number of rides already': Demand for e-bike sharing program is high in Nanaimo A new program to get out people to try e-bikes instead has launched in Nanaimo and just days in, is seeing many people hopping on board.
17 hours Saanich Police searching for woman missing near Tillicum Saanich Police is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing 26-year-old woman last seen on April 20.
17 hours Rights watchdog tells B.C. colleges to protect Gaza protesters at peaceful encampments British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments."
18 hours BC Transit seeks feedback on fare changes for Nanaimo system BC Transit is seeking public input on potential fare changes in the Nanaimo system in light of the rising cost of operation.
18 hours IIO's chief civilian director heads into retirement after six-and-a-half years with organization Ron MacDonald has been the head of B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office for over six-and-a-half years, but at the end of the week he will be heading into retirement.
20 hours West Shore RCMP looking for a man wanted for assault West Shore RCMP has issued a warrant of arrest for Christopher James Gaudet. Gaudet is wanted for two unendorsed warrants for assault by choking and uttering threats. The 38-year old is described as a white[...]
21 hours Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.
21 hours BC Transit to put more electric buses and charging infrastructures in B.C. After a previous setback, BC Transit will be taking another direction in its plan to electrify and will be purchasing 66 electric buses from two suppliers.
2 hours Security guard at Drake's Toronto mansion seriously injured in overnight shooting Police say a security guard working outside Drake's Toronto home was seriously injured in an overnight shooting.
3 hours Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and moved into the southern city even as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remained on a knife’s edge.
23 hours Singh tells Conservatives to back off as House prepares for first pharmacare vote NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is warning Conservatives to back down from attempts to block pharmacare legislation.
Featured Story 18 hours IIO's chief civilian director heads into retirement after six-and-a-half years with organization Ron MacDonald has been the head of B.C.'s Independent Investigations Office for over six-and-a-half years, but at the end of the week he will be heading into retirement. Read the full story
4 weeks Opinion: ‘Ultimate challenge for Esquimalt council’: Thoughts from Mayor Barb Desjardins after approving 26-storey residential tower In May 2023, Esquimalt staff received the development application for 900 Carlton Place/900 Esquimalt Road, a key corner in Esquimalt. The application included 272 units of housing, commercial space, rental housing and a condominium tower at a height of 26 storeys.
1 month Opinion: Councillors in the CRD and Across BC Deserve Fair Pay In the past two years, Councils across the region have adjusted their remuneration and benefits to keep up with inflation and the realities of working an increasingly complex job.
2 months Opinion: Gentleman George, an inspiration for every young reporter Ian Haysom reflects on the life and legacy of George Garrett, the legendary CKNW radio reporter who died this week.