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Residents of B.C.'s Shuswap set to be notified about properties affected by wildfire

Residents of B.C.'s Shuswap set to be notified about properties affected by wildfire

Residents of the Shuswap region in British Columbia's Interior will learn about the condition of properties affected by a devastating wildfire starting Monday.
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Squamish Nation to increase monitoring of Squamish Valley for rest of summer

Squamish Nation to increase monitoring of Squamish Valley for rest of summer

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw says it is increasing its presence in the Squamish River Valley to address community concerns.
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‘I’m amazed I’m still here’: Victoria-made immunotherapy gives man new life

‘I’m amazed I’m still here’: Victoria-made immunotherapy gives man new life

Noel Schacter credits B.C. Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre in Victoria for giving him the past three years of life
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Closing parks in dry weather is not the best option: fire chief

Closing parks in dry weather is not the best option: fire chief

“I’d much rather have the park full of responsible people than have it empty.”
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Man arrested after reports of person trying to light fires on roof of downtown building

Man arrested after reports of person trying to light fires on roof of downtown building

Despite the heavy police presence, pedestrians and motorists kept crossing police lines and had to be escorted out.
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Driver plans to plead guilty to careless driving in death of Saanich teen

Driver plans to plead guilty to careless driving in death of Saanich teen

“I want this to be over for my mental health and for his family.”
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B.C. Ferries plans berth upgrade to accommodate Salish-class vessels

B.C. Ferries plans berth upgrade to accommodate Salish-class vessels

Berth Five does not have enough clearance for a Salish-class ferry at low tides.
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Outdoor advocates question closing Lions Bay trails over fire risk

Outdoor advocates question closing Lions Bay trails over fire risk

Acting mayor says wildfire risk too high for community
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Victoria man sentenced to three years for jewelry store robbery, role in Oak Bay machete attack

Victoria man sentenced to three years for jewelry store robbery, role in Oak Bay machete attack

Christopher Standell had pleaded guilty in January to the July 19, 2017 robbery of a Fort Street jewelery store.
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B.C. Ferries contractors damage archeological site on Hornby Island

B.C. Ferries contractors damage archeological site on Hornby Island

First Nations leaders say they are disappointed that heritage rules weren’t followed
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