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Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

While municipalities can set their own limits, a provincial default would reduce the need for signs on every block, says Coun. Zac De Vries
Co-existing with B.C.'s grizzlies: What experts want you to know

Co-existing with B.C.'s grizzlies: What experts want you to know

Experts weigh in on expanding populations and living alongside bears.
Case of B.C. man who gave immigration advice for compensation moves to sentencing

Case of B.C. man who gave immigration advice for compensation moves to sentencing

Surinder Singh Trehan faces four charges under the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
B.C. man ordered to pay stepdaughter $910K in sex assault case

B.C. man ordered to pay stepdaughter $910K in sex assault case

The victim alleged her stepfather regularly sexually abused her from the age of three to 14.
B.C. lawyer-judge exchange gets heated in sex assault case

B.C. lawyer-judge exchange gets heated in sex assault case

"I'm not being yelled at," defence counsel tells Vancouver Provincial Court judge.
Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

The British Columbia Wildfire Service warned Wednesday that incoming winds were expected to drive an out-of-control wildfire towards the community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek in the province's northeast.
Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was surprised by criticism of plans to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack with a large memorial event, which a Filipino advocacy group said lacked consultation and felt "too soon" for some in t
Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

A new study has found culture influences how much shut-eye you require to stay healthy.
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

OTTAWA — Canada's steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum — part of a growing chorus demanding swift retaliation.
B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

Provincial and federal officials attended a PRC-hosted anniversary event as democracy activists mourned victims of state repression