19 mins Canada sanctions four Israeli 'extremist settlers' accused of attacking Palestinians Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is imposing sanctions on Israelis she accuses of "extremist settler violence" in the West Bank, three months after pledging to do so.
56 mins Eby warns about United-Conservative merger, says B.C. voters face 'starkest choice' Premier David Eby delivered an election-style speech to his New Democrat caucus, warning of the potential merger between the opposition BC United and B.C. Conservative parties, saying the fall election is shaping up to be the "starkest choice in a generation."
1 hour Spinnakers celebrates 40th anniversary, is oldest brewpub in Canada Paul Hadfield is the owner of Spinnakers Brewpub in Vic West, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this week, making it the oldest brewpub in Canada.
2 hours As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Ottawa won't commit to a trilateral summit in 2024 Canada has yet to set a date for the North American Leaders' Summit, raising the possibility it won't take place this year.
2 hours Blue-green algae alert remains in effect 7 months later at Elk/Beaver Lake A blue-green algae alert that was first issued at Elk/Beaver Lake last year is still in effect some seven months later, according to the Capital Regional District.
3 hours Victoria, Saanich launch incentive program for rental building electrification The municipalities of Victoria and Saanich have teamed up with Landlord BC and BC Hydro to offer incentives for rental building owners to update some of their infrastructure to improve energy efficiency.
3 hours Teen who ate spicy chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press.
3 hours Burgers run out, hotels heave, as wildfire evacuees swell a B.C. town Fort St. John businesses have been doing their best to welcome the influx, offering free movie nights — popcorn included — and discount burritos.