Top Story 48 mins Massive ‘floatel’ to remain in Nanaimo indefinitely after floating work camp rejected by Squamish The future of a floating hotel that is currently anchored in Nanaimo’s Harbour is uncertain after Squamish council voted against allowing it to move there. Read the full story
45 mins Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV and radio As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to all cellphones, televisions and radios in B.C. at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
48 mins Massive ‘floatel’ to remain in Nanaimo indefinitely after floating work camp rejected by Squamish The future of a floating hotel that is currently anchored in Nanaimo’s Harbour is uncertain after Squamish council voted against allowing it to move there.
1 hour Ahoy! Esquimalt Buccaneer Days returning next week A popular nautical-themed event is returning to Esquimalt this spring.
3 hours Most Denman to Buckley Bay sailings cancelled for mechanical issue: BC Ferries A mechanical difficulty with the cable system has led to the cancellation of almost all of the sailings between Denman Island West and Buckley Bay on Wednesday.
3 hours Dental care program accepting claims for 1 million seniors More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan, the Liberals announced Wednesday.
4 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Princess Royal to Victoria this weekend The sounds of a 21-gun salute will echo through the Esquimalt Harbour this weekend to welcome the Princess Royal in Victoria.
17 hours Indigenous group demands apology from SD61 on removal of school liaison officer program Nearly a year after the Greater Victoria School District voted to remove liaison officers from its schools, an Indigenous group is calling for an apology.
17 hours New numbers show Indigenous people get paid less in the workforce A new report by Statistics Canada shows that Indigenous people earn significantly less per hour than non-Indigenous people.
17 hours 'This is so beautiful': Campbell River pilot takes grandma, 96, on flight of her life A heartwarming flight out of Campbell River has captured one man's greatest loves: his family and flight.
17 hours Qualicum First Nation-owned gas station gives unique community service The Qualicum First Nation has opened a new gas station near Horne Lake that provides a water reservoir for firefighting in the community.
18 hours '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 Loblaw leaders push back on 'misguided criticism' of grocer as boycott begins Loblaw’s new chief executive, as well as chairman Galen Weston, pushed back on what they called “misguided criticism” of the grocer as a push to boycott the company gains steam online.
2 hours There's a limit to how much interest rates in Canada and U.S. can diverge: Macklem Canadian interest rates don't have to match U.S. or global rates, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says, but they need to stay within a certain ballpark.
3 hours Campus protests: Israeli academics say their universities are 'best chance' for peace One of the demands of pro-Palestinian activists who have set up protest encampments on university campuses in Canada and the United States is a severing of ties with Israeli universities.
16 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Royal Princess to Victoria this weekend at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt
16 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Royal Princess to Victoria this weekend at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt
Featured Story 1 hour Ahoy! Esquimalt Buccaneer Days returning next week A popular nautical-themed event is returning to Esquimalt this spring. 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.