Skip to content

BC News

Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

Victoria to launch tax-relief pilot program for businesses in Harris Green

The pilot program, which could translate into a tax break of as much as $4,925 for some properties, comes as property taxes soar based on development potential
Trial begins for Victoria spa worker accused of sexually assaulting 10 clients

Trial begins for Victoria spa worker accused of sexually assaulting 10 clients

Ajesh Jacob, 38, faces 10 charges of sexual assault involving 10 different women.
Port Hardy man gets six years for sexual assault after breaking into woman's home

Port Hardy man gets six years for sexual assault after breaking into woman's home

Ronald David Louie Walkus, 40, was found guilty in February of breaking and entering and sexually assaulting the woman in her Port Hardy home.
AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

Cybersecurity is one of the most important factors in one B.C. doctor's practice.
AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

AI is here to stay — including in health care. Here's what to ask your doctor

Artificial intelligence could be used in your health care. Here are some AI risks and benefits that experts recommend you discuss with your health-care provider.
Watch: Tired of having his fence bashed down, North Van man builds a 'bear door'

Watch: Tired of having his fence bashed down, North Van man builds a 'bear door'

The crafty North Vancouver resident was ‘shocked’ to see a clever bear use his new door to gain access to the Seymour River.
Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Why are insurable mortgage borrowers being excluded from the new mortgage rules?

Insurable borrower's mortgages are pooled together into a portfolio by their lender, who then takes out insurance on these loans as a group.
B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'

The British Columbia Conservatives are standing by a candidate who called Palestinian children “inbred” and “time bombs,” remarks that NDP Leader David Eby describes as "criminal hate speech.
Mother of Amanda Todd files lawsuit in L.A. against Meta, TikTok

Mother of Amanda Todd files lawsuit in L.A. against Meta, TikTok

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year marks the 12th anniversary of the death of Port Coquitlam student Amanda Todd, who was 15 when she took her life after being cyberbullied.
Missing Langford T. rex found by alert police officer

Missing Langford T. rex found by alert police officer

The mini dinosaur that went missing from Liquor Planet in Langford a few weeks ago turned up at a home, where the officer spotted it.