26 mins Quesnel, B.C., censures mayor, saying his actions jeopardize Indigenous relations Councillors in Quesnel, B.C., have voted unanimously to censure their mayor, saying his actions related to a book denying the harms of Canada's residential school system jeopardize the city's relationship with Indigenous communities.
57 mins Police order B.C. woman who praised Hamas not to protest for 5 months, says her group A pro-Palestinian activist group says its international co-ordinator, who was arrested in a Vancouver hate-crime investigation, was released with an order not to attend any protests for the next five months.
1 hour Ehattesaht First Nation ‘very concerned’ about orphaned orca contacting boats Ehattesaht First Nation members are now concerned after finding out about reports of some interactions with vessels in the area.
2 hours Teens suspected of 3 ‘disturbing’ attacks in Nanaimo within 24 hours Mounties are investigating three separate assaults that occurred in Nanaimo over a 24-hour period, and youths are the suspects in each case.
3 hours 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.
3 hours 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.
3 hours Ahoy! Esquimalt Buccaneer Days returning next week A popular nautical-themed event is returning to Esquimalt this spring.
3 hours 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.