35 mins 'I love it': First cruise ship in five years docks in Nanaimo, more on the way Nanaimo's first cruise ship in five years docked in the Harbour City Thursday, delivering hundreds of passengers who were keen on touring the city and Mid-Island attractions. Cruise ships haven't stopped in the city since before the pandemic, so there was pressure on the visit to impress.
52 mins Man allegedly assaults UVic pro-Palestinian protesters, police investigating The University of Victoria (UVic) says a man has been restricted from campus after assaulting members of the pro-Palestinian encampment.
1 hour ‘Know before you go’: BC Ferries launches 30 live webcams at terminals along minor routes BC Ferries is making it easier for travellers to access up-to-date information on sailing times, real-time traffic and other service information at 30 terminals along minor routes.
2 hours B.C. creates a special homicide unit as gangs involved in 46 per cent of murders British Columbia is forming a specialized gang-related homicide investigation team, saying gangland murders now make up almost 50 per cent of the killings in the province.
2 hours ‘Stop for school crossing guards’ says West Shore RCMP after reports of drivers ignoring crossing guards The safety of school staff and students at crosswalks should be top of mind when driving through school zones, according to the West Shore RCMP.
3 hours B.C. adds dozens of campsites to China Beach, Little Qualicum campgrounds The B.C. government has opened dozens of new campsites at two popular campsites on Vancouver Island.
3 hours The Biebs and a babe: Biebers post photos revealing Hailey's pregnancy Baby? Oh! Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber say she's expecting their first child together.
4 hours B.C. cyber attack: Minister says police probing bid to breach government systems Police are involved in the investigation into a sophisticated attempt to breach protected British Columbia government information systems, Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday.