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A swamp, a downed plane, and an unexpected funeral guest

A swamp, a downed plane, and an unexpected funeral guest

Two Islanders honoured at a ceremony at 443 Squadron’s base at Victoria International Airport have an amazing story to tell
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Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Christopher Sura Johnson, who is on trial for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving in connection with the Dec. 3 incident, made a momentary lapse in judgement, his lawyer says
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Les Leyne: Eby's attack-dog approach stems from lessons learned in 2013

Les Leyne: Eby's attack-dog approach stems from lessons learned in 2013

An NDP report concluded then-leader Adrian Dix lost the 2013 election to BC Liberal leader Christy Clark due in part to Dix’s determination not to go negative
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Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

Teresa Wat's China record invites scrutiny of BC Conservative policies

BC Conservative Party candidate Teresa Wat is a former international trade minister who forged connections with the Chinese government culminating in a rare Belt and Road Initiative agreement among Western jurisdictions; so how would the BC Conservatives orient trade policy with Wat?
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B.C. faces a rain-soaked election day after a campaign drenched in negativity

B.C. faces a rain-soaked election day after a campaign drenched in negativity

Election day coincides with an atmospheric river system that is dumping heavy rain across much of the province.
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Wine seizure at border leaves B.C. man with $10K in legal fees

Wine seizure at border leaves B.C. man with $10K in legal fees

The 26-year-old man failed to recoup two bottles of wine worth more than $10,000 and was ordered to pay another $10,000 in legal fees.
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Police identify suspect in alleged B.C. assault

Police identify suspect in alleged B.C. assault

Investigators had earlier asked for the public's help in identifying the suspect.
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What 'axing' the carbon tax would mean for British Columbians

What 'axing' the carbon tax would mean for British Columbians

Ahead of a pivotal election, an analysis of the payoffs and consequences of eliminating B.C.'s carbon tax
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Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks

VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river weather system has hit much of coastal British Columbia, bringing heavy rain, high winds and the risk of flooding.
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Rob Shaw: Chip Wilson's cartoon villain antics fuel NDP's final election sprint

Rob Shaw: Chip Wilson's cartoon villain antics fuel NDP's final election sprint

Billionaire Lululemon founder’s blunders allow BC NDP to tap class-warfare playbook
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