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Man accused of assaulting police officer at pro-Palestine protest appears in court

Jakub Jerzy Markiewicz is well-known in local radical environmental protest circles.

Nov 16, 2023 10:34 AM Read more >

Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia

VANCOUVER — Ryan Reynolds is the newest member of the Order of British Columbia. The Vancouver-born actor and producer received the honour from Premier David Eby and Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at a private ceremony in Vancouver.

Nov 15, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

B.C. Hells Angels clubhouse being demolished

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the seizure and demolition are part of targeting crime.

Nov 15, 2023 11:16 AM Read more >

Calgary man faces sex assault charges dating back to his time as a teen church leader

Calgary police say a man who works alone with children at a church is facing sexual assault charges dating back to his time as a teen church leader a decade ago.

Nov 15, 2023 10:53 AM Read more >

Ex-Mexican general's extradition hearing delayed to new year

The extradition hearing has been adjourned until Feb. 21.

Nov 14, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. fitness studio files lawsuit over alleged faulty spin bikes

K Spin Indoor Cycling Studio is suing Vancouver-based Lifestyle Equipment.

Nov 14, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Wily wolf-dog, dubbed WD-40, gives rescuers the slip on Vancouver Island

COOMBS, B.C. — Residents in southeastern Vancouver Island are being asked to keep an eye out for a large wolf-dog mix-breed that has been wandering around for nearly two months but skilfuly avoiding all attempts to trap it.

Nov 13, 2023 8:01 PM Read more >

B.C. housing minister tells people not to help 'desperate scammers' with Airbnb fraud

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's minister of housing is warning people not to take part in short-term rental scams as the province moves to limit the hotel alternatives to increase housing stock.

Nov 13, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

Protesters demonstrate in Victoria and across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages

Pro-Palestinian protesters in multiple cities, including Victoria and Nanaimo, demanded a halt to hostilities

Nov 13, 2023 1:01 AM Read more >

Power restored to 99 per cent of customers left in the dark after storm: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says almost all of the thousands of customers who lost power during a windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia have had their power restored.

Nov 12, 2023 12:08 PM Read more >