Top Story 2 hours Here’s why Victoria’s bike lane project cost $65.5M, nearly double original price The City of Victoria says its all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling network project, which is in its final stages, cost an estimated $65.5 million to build, nearly double the original price tag set in 2016. Read the full story
17 mins 'A buick to a fly': Realtor says new short term rental rules aren't having desired impact A Victoria real estate agent estimates the new legislation freed up 100 to 200 units for long-term housing in the capital city.
1 hour Cosmic Wonder: Teen author's exploration of the galaxy's great mysteries gets rave reviews Hellner-Mestleman's brain may be slightly larger than most, and it's propelled him to publish his passions on paper.
2 hours Here’s why Victoria’s bike lane project cost $65.5M, nearly double original price The City of Victoria says its all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling network project, which is in its final stages, cost an estimated $65.5 million to build, nearly double the original price tag set in 2016.
3 hours Camosun College film studio plans on pause as deal with proponent falls through Plans to build a soundstage for TV and film productions at Camosun College's Interurban Campus are heading back to the storyboard.
4 hours Hate-crime probe: Vancouver woman arrested over speech that praised Hamas attack Police say a 44-year-old woman has been arrested in a hate-crime investigation over a speech in Vancouver that praised the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
4 hours B.C. to provide $155.7 million to recruit and retain specialized health workers The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, especially those in rural and remote communities.
4 hours Nanaimo RCMP seek help locating man, 41, considered violent Mounties in Nanaimo are seeking public help in locating a violent offender who is wanted on an unendorsed warrant for breach of release conditions.
5 hours Ottawa 'urgently' waiting for info from B.C. before deciding on drug criminalization A decision about whether to recriminalize drug use in B.C. needs to be made urgently, Canada's addictions minister said Wednesday.
5 hours Nanaimo RCMP seek missing man, 56 Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man.
6 hours Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive With their season on the line, the Nashville Predators clawed out a 2-1 victory over the Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.
6 hours Police seize illegal drugs, loaded firearm, cash from homes in Colwood, Langford Saanich police seized a "significant amount" of illegal drugs, a loaded firearm and cash following search warrants in Colwood and Langford.
38 mins B.C. launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees B.C.'s hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed up the process of finding places to stay for emergency evacuees.
4 hours LNG company's plan for floating work camp is rejected by Squamish, B.C. Plans to use a renovated cruise ship to house more than 600 workers as they build a liquefied natural gas facility near Squamish, B.C., have been voted down by the local council.
5 hours Ottawa 'urgently' waiting for info from B.C. before deciding on drug criminalization A decision about whether to recriminalize drug use in B.C. needs to be made urgently, Canada's addictions minister said Wednesday.
Featured Story 1 hour Cosmic Wonder: Teen author's exploration of the galaxy's great mysteries gets rave reviews Hellner-Mestleman's brain may be slightly larger than most, and it's propelled him to publish his passions on paper. Read the full story
3 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.
1 month 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.