Top Story 20 mins B.C. short-term rental ban comes into effect B.C.’s new rules on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO, came into effect on May 1 limiting where people can book short-term accommodations with a goal of freeing up housing in the province. Read the full story
20 mins B.C. short-term rental ban comes into effect B.C.’s new rules on short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO, came into effect on May 1 limiting where people can book short-term accommodations with a goal of freeing up housing in the province.
1 hour It's opening day for the $34 billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion Wednesday marks the official start date of the long-awaited $34-billion Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion project.
1 hour 13 hectares of Metchosin watershed bought, turned into nature reserve A parcel of the Bilston Creek watershed in Metchosin has been protected from creeping development and turned into a nature reserve.
14 hours 'Bite me': Esquimalt renters fight 'renoviction,' something province says they stopped Tenants of an Esquimalt apartment building are scrambling to relocate, after the new owner served eviction notices for renovations. At 519 Sturdee St., many of the tenants are seniors on fixed incomes or disability who[...]
14 hours Food bank use continues to grow as more people 'need it' on Vancouver Island Food bank use continues to climb upwards on Vancouver Island as the price of food and inflation make life less affordable.
14 hours City of Nanaimo considering expansion of downtown safety measures Nanaimo city council is considering expanding its downtown safety plan after a report says parts of it have been successful.
15 hours 'Eyes to the skies': Snowbirds return to Comox for spring training It's ready, set, jet in the Comox Valley as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, an air demonstration squadron dubbed "a Canadian icon," return to local skies.
15 hours Short-term rental businesses face last day in operation ahead of B.C.'s ban With the short-term rental ban coming into effect on May 1, a local business has had to make the choice to close its doors.
16 hours Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to open for May 1 The long-awaited Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is complete and the Canada Energy Regulator has given the go-ahead for the project to open.
17 hours Hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver double, may hit $581M The latest estimates put the price tag at between $483 million and $581 million, including costs for the city, the province and stadium upgrades.
18 hours 'Biological sex' sports bill is quickly quashed in B.C. legislature The Fairness in Women's and Girls' Sports Act was voted down at first reading, a fate that's a rarity in the legislature.
16 hours Grandparents, grandchild among 4 dead in wrong-way 401 pursuit crash Two grandparents and their infant grandchild were killed on a busy stretch of Highway 401 on Monday night after a van being chased by police east of Toronto crashed while going the wrong way, causing a multi-vehicle collision.
18 hours With portable toilets and barricades, Gaza protest camp at UBC digs in for long haul Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver have brought in food, water and other supplies to prepare for what may become a protracted stay.
19 hours Air Canada suspends new seat selection fee two days after rollout Air Canada has pressed pause on a new seat selection fee just two days after it implemented the policy, but not before drawing the ire of some travellers online.
Featured Story 1 hour 13 hectares of Metchosin watershed bought, turned into nature reserve A parcel of the Bilston Creek watershed in Metchosin has been protected from creeping development and turned into a nature reserve. 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.