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Two Central Saanich officers face sexual-assault charges after covert investigation

Two Central Saanich officers face sexual-assault charges after covert investigation

The allegations that the two committed sexual offences while on duty date back to January 2019, and were reported to an on-duty officer in late October
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B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

B.C. tree planting to plummet 23% amid wildfire boom

British Columbia's government expects to plant nearly 60 million fewer trees next year — a 23 per cent drop from this year's planting season.
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Tofino Harbour Authority in standoff with squatter at dock

Tofino Harbour Authority in standoff with squatter at dock

New gates and security fobs are to be installed this week, with the gates to be locked in the evenings
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Accused swears at B.C. judge, trashes jail video room

Accused swears at B.C. judge, trashes jail video room

The man is accused of uttering threats and mischief related to a Vancouver Public Library incident.
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'Are you kidding me, bro?': Dash-cam catches car driving wrong way on Sea to Sky Highway

'Are you kidding me, bro?': Dash-cam catches car driving wrong way on Sea to Sky Highway

The driver drove in the wrong direction and managed to squeeze by the oncoming vehicle.
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Boater clinging to capsized skiff rescued by B.C. ferry near terminal

Boater clinging to capsized skiff rescued by B.C. ferry near terminal

TSAWWASSEN, B.C. — A British Columbia ferry had to be diverted to rescue a person clinging to their overturned boat near a ferry terminal on Monday. BC Ferries says the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria notified it around 12:30 p.m.
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Accused B.C. killer also faces new illegal firearm charge

Accused B.C. killer also faces new illegal firearm charge

Second man on firearm charges also faces multiple drug allegations involving cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine.
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Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

Metro Vancouver sees e-bike boom amid 'alarming' speed from illegal devices

As electric bicycles explode in popularity in Metro Vancouver, other still illegal devices are getting faster, a new study has found.
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B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says rent price inflation slowed in 2024 as more rental buildings are being completed and immigration demands lessen.
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Murderer assaulted, killed while in B.C. prison

Murderer assaulted, killed while in B.C. prison

A 43-year-old inmate died in prison after a serious assault.
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