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Four B.C. cities have Canada's lowest property tax rates: Zoocasa

Lower tax rates fuel competition and attract investors, putting average homebuyers at a disadvantage, says online brokerage firm.

Jun 14, 2023 3:07 PM Read more >

FOI records reveal planning details of B.C. premier’s meeting with Washington governor

Records obtained via freedom of information request also show an email exchange between a Washington government staffer and former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson

Jun 14, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Former Interior Health top doctor jailed 5.5 years for child sex crimes in Alberta

The former chief medical health officer of Interior Health has been sentenced to 5.5 years in federal prison for sex crimes involving a child.

Jun 14, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Sexual inquiries, Asian accents and mimicking stutters: B.C. teacher banned for misconduct

A Chilliwack high school teacher has been barred from re-certification for 10 years after repeated warnings about his conduct toward students.

Jun 14, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Endangered white pelicans spotted on Island

The large fish-eating birds with elongated bills have been seen at Cattle Point in Oak Bay, Panama Flats and Swan Lake in Saanich and in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport.

Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Woman receives almost $1 million after getting hit by car in Richmond Costco parking lot

Parminder Kaur Sunner was described as the "life of the party" prior to the accident.

Jun 14, 2023 11:58 AM Read more >

TRU dean says visual arts space could be put to much better use if program axed

Visual arts averages 730 course enrolments over a five-year average, meaning the program is operating at roughly 17 per cent scheduling capacity.

Jun 14, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Former lawyer suspended after sexually harassing a client

The incident happened during a meeting the lawyer requested with a client at Victoria courthouse in October 2020.

Jun 14, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Foreign interference demands proper law enforcement, says former B.C. solicitor general

Richmond Coun. Kash Heed says arrests and prosecutions would reduce calls for a public inquiry on the issue.

Jun 14, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Island Health has been flying in health care workers to maintain acute and emergency care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni and Tofino General Hospital

Jun 14, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >