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B.C. killer named dangerous offender after manslaughter, dismembering body

B.C. killer named dangerous offender after manslaughter, dismembering body

Nathaniel Jessup was convicted of manslaughter and offering an indignity to a dead human body in the August 2015 death of Katherine McAdam, 59.
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RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation

RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have reopened Highway 97 to all traffic after closing it for a stretch due to an assault investigation in the early morning hours on Friday. The route was shut just before 1 p.m.
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B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash

B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash

VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed a university student and hurt two others in Kamloops, B.C., in November 2023.
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Natural gas for B.C. home heating to jump 17.5% in New Year

Natural gas for B.C. home heating to jump 17.5% in New Year

FortisBC price hike to add $14.25 to monthly residential gas bill
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B.C. man sues Scouts, United church alleging clergy child sex abuse

B.C. man sues Scouts, United church alleging clergy child sex abuse

The B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit alleges the plaintiff was abused by a clergyman and Scout leader in Bella Bella.
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Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike

Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike

VICTORIA — Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because of the Canada Post strike, prompting an investigation by provincial ombudsperson Jay Chalke.
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B.C. doctors urged to talk to chronic disease patients about substance use

B.C. doctors urged to talk to chronic disease patients about substance use

New research in B.C. is showing an increased need for health-care professionals to talk to patients with chronic conditions.
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Rob Shaw: Eby racing to tackle street disorder amid public exasperation

Rob Shaw: Eby racing to tackle street disorder amid public exasperation

New rules on involuntary care aim to tackle mental health and addiction crises
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Feeling stressed? Your gut may be to blame

Feeling stressed? Your gut may be to blame

Practicing stress management techniques—such as getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night—can help to reduce stress.
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Default speed limit of 50 km/h being phased out in most of Victoria

Default speed limit of 50 km/h being phased out in most of Victoria

Within three years, only Douglas and Blanshard north of Caledonia Avenue to Tolmie will have a 50 km/h speed limit
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