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In 4 weeks, nearly 200 weapons have been seized from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

In 4 weeks, nearly 200 weapons have been seized from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Police say street-level assaults and other violent crimes have decreased since their new project in the DTES.
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One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

VICTORIA — One of 126 urban deer culled in southeastern British Columbia to determine if they were sick has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
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'Greatly loved': B.C. family gets closure after missing grandma found

'Greatly loved': B.C. family gets closure after missing grandma found

Jane Whitehouse is being remembered as an amazing woman who loved greatly and was greatly loved.
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Port Coquitlam on a housing 'roller coaster,' chief planner says

Port Coquitlam on a housing 'roller coaster,' chief planner says

Bruce Irvine, Port Coquitlam's director of planning and development, said council OK'd 779 units in 2024 — a new record for the city — to adhere to Victoria's new legislation to address B.C.'s housing crisis.
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B.C. cousins jailed years on drug trafficking convictions

B.C. cousins jailed years on drug trafficking convictions

Justice David Crossin said Hemen Saed and Diego Saed dealing heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and carfentanil "were delivering a death warrant to certain consumers."
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Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Mario Canseco: Under Trump, the monarchy’s popularity has rebounded

Research Co. poll reveals support for an elected head of state grows, but the monarchy isn’t fading yet
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Home veggie gardening gets a boost from U.S. trade threats

Home veggie gardening gets a boost from U.S. trade threats

Many shoppers aren’t just rejecting U.S. produce in favour of B.C. veggies — they’re looking to grow their own
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Trade war not deterring American visits to Victoria, but fewer Canadians heading south

Trade war not deterring American visits to Victoria, but fewer Canadians heading south

Both the Coho and Clipper report a drop in travellers from Victoria to the U.S.
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When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

When you should — and shouldn't — have an open house while selling your home

If you do host an open house, don't forget to lock up your valuables.
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B.C. private school teacher banned 5 years for 'sexual' messages with Grade 7 girls

B.C. private school teacher banned 5 years for 'sexual' messages with Grade 7 girls

The messages had "sexual innuendo and personally invasive comments," according to the ruling.
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