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Work underway at Swartz Bay to create more room for Salish-class ferries

Work underway at Swartz Bay to create more room for Salish-class ferries

The $20-million project also includes upgrades to the Lands End terminal building
Community historians unearth photo of legendary Sikh figure in 1912 Victoria parade

Community historians unearth photo of legendary Sikh figure in 1912 Victoria parade

There are just a handful of surviving photos taken in B.C. of Sant Teja Singh, a Sikh intellectual who held great influence in the early Canadian Sikh communities.
B.C. NDP have most women candidates, B.C. Conservatives the fewest

B.C. NDP have most women candidates, B.C. Conservatives the fewest

Proportion of candidates who are women in provincial election: 60% for B.C. NDP , 45% for B.C. Green, 25% for B.C. Conservative
Man, 43, charged with second-degree murder in 2022 fatal Kelowna stabbing: RCMP

Man, 43, charged with second-degree murder in 2022 fatal Kelowna stabbing: RCMP

KELOWNA — RCMP say a 43-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in a fatal stabbing that left another man dead in Kelowna, B.C., almost two years ago.
'We're going all in': NDP leader says it's important to try bold policies to tackle complex issues

'We're going all in': NDP leader says it's important to try bold policies to tackle complex issues

Whether it’s in housing, health or the drug crisis, David Eby says what fuels him is “actually being able to solve problems with people.”
Deep-ocean vehicle gets sea trial this week off Island's coast

Deep-ocean vehicle gets sea trial this week off Island's coast

North Vancouver-based Canpac Marine Services Inc., a privately held company, contracted with several B.C.-based marine firms to build the “droid of the deep.”
Pilot, passenger unable to save man after float plane 'cartwheeled' near Port Hardy

Pilot, passenger unable to save man after float plane 'cartwheeled' near Port Hardy

The Cessna 185, which was heading to a logging camp in the area, turned upside down after landing in Warner Bay about 4 p.m. Wednesday
Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

Pond in Campbell River to be cleared of invasive goldfish

The city began receiving reports about goldfish in the pond last year, which raised concerns because goldfish have a high reproductive rate
Video: Killer whales visit Victoria's Inner Harbour

Video: Killer whales visit Victoria's Inner Harbour

People out for a walk Oct. 3 around Victoria's Inner Harbour got a surprise visit from a pod of orcas just before sunset.
Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Rising interest rates, inflation, and natural disasters create a perfect storm for Canadian businesses