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Can prefabricated homes solve B.C.'s construction crunch?

Can prefabricated homes solve B.C.'s construction crunch?

Politicians and local housing planners are seeking a provincial plan to build up an off-site construction industry to address labour shortages and housing stalls.
Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

Victoria grants $2.5 million for hospitality-worker housing project

The project will see a 19-unit apartment complex on Quadra Street replaced by a 40-unit building offering affordable housing for hospitality workers
B.C. woman awarded $1.84M in car accident damages

B.C. woman awarded $1.84M in car accident damages

Jody Lyn Burr was driving alone in her car on the Langley Bypass when she was struck.
B.C. Ferries changing plans for electric ferries; wants to order four new ones

B.C. Ferries changing plans for electric ferries; wants to order four new ones

Original plan was to electrify six existing Island-class ferries
Sooke man told he'll be waiting years for hip surgery due to OR closures

Sooke man told he'll be waiting years for hip surgery due to OR closures

The last time all of the operating rooms at Victoria’s two main hospitals were open was September 2022
Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

The goal is for the river to maintain current flow conditions of about 4.5 cubic metres per second to protect fish.
Uber-rich West Vancouver couple's court fight offers glimpse into lavish one-percenter lifestyles

Uber-rich West Vancouver couple's court fight offers glimpse into lavish one-percenter lifestyles

Couple’s expenses included Learjet flights, travel to five-star tropical resorts, rotating nannies, a driver and personal assistant
Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

The donations would probably stop if the person knew their money was being sent to the federal government
Electrical fault leads to raw sewage flowing across West Coast Road

Electrical fault leads to raw sewage flowing across West Coast Road

Problem was caused by an electrical fault at a wastewater lift station, the District of Sooke says
Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

In 2019, the NDP announced the closure of B.C.’s contracted offices in 13 Asian cities, and moved toward embedding trade-focused staff in Canadian embassies and consulates