Top Story 3 hours Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to scale back drug decriminalization pilot The federal government has granted B.C.'s request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program in public places, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks said Tuesday. Read the full story
1 hour 'Tough pill to swallow': Bear & Joey latest Victoria eatery to close its doors Bear & Joey is the latest eatery in Victoria to close its doors, and the owners say the "crippling effects" of COVID are to blame.
1 hour Nanaimo resident wins $150K on scratch and win ticket What started as a way to honour a friend who passed away resulted in a Nanaimo woman winning the top prize on a scratch and win ticket.
2 hours Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family A reported sighting of an orca pod off Vancouver Island near where an orphan killer whale is spending her time after escaping from a lagoon has an expert expressing caution and downplaying a possible family reunion.
2 hours Western Family yogurt, chocolate pretzels recalled over possible salmonella Health Canada has issued a warning about Western Family brand milk chocolate- and yogurt-covered pretzels due to possible salmonella contamination.
3 hours Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to scale back drug decriminalization pilot The federal government has granted B.C.'s request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program in public places, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks said Tuesday.
3 hours 'Struck the father in the face': Police seek Victoria cyclist who allegedly spat on driver, passenger Victoria police have released a photo of a cyclist who allegedly spat on the driver and passenger of a vehicle through an open window last month.
4 hours Temperatures 'warming up substantially' on Vancouver Island, with sun forecast: meteorologist Brian Proctor with the weather agency says people throughout B.C.'s Inner South Coast can expect "just above seasonal" temperatures.
5 hours 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.
7 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.
21 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.
21 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.
3 hours The Met Gala's flowery theme went in all directions Who won the Met Gala? Nature and its many blooms, along with some far-flung princesses.
6 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.
8 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.
Featured Story 4 hours Temperatures 'warming up substantially' on Vancouver Island, with sun forecast: meteorologist Brian Proctor with the weather agency says people throughout B.C.'s Inner South Coast can expect "just above seasonal" temperatures. 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.
2 months 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.