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North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

North Saanich, B.C., councillor resigns after referring to mayor as 'Mr. Hitler"

NORTH SAANICH, B.C. — A councillor from North Saanich, B.C., has resigned after referring to the mayor as "Mr. Hitler" during a council meeting. Coun.
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Five planets will be lined up in night sky this week

Five planets will be lined up in night sky this week

The best day to catch all five planets — Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars — is Tuesday. You’ll want to look to the western horizon right after sunset.
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Charge laid in connection with March 12 shooting in Nanaimo

Charge laid in connection with March 12 shooting in Nanaimo

Craig Truckle, 37, of Nanaimo, has been charged with pointing a firearm without lawful excuse.
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North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor ‘Mr. Hitler’

North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor ‘Mr. Hitler’

Brett Smyth and Mayor Peter Jones have clashed over the review process for the district’s official community plan. Their disagreements came to a head during a council meeting last Monday. 
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Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Alleged B.C. drug traffickers plead not guilty, going to trial

Six men face charges of conspiracy, possession and trafficking following drug cases in Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Vernon.
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More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

More than half of Canadians infected with COVID-19 by summer 2022, finds StatCan

The findings come as researchers look to uncover the origin of the pandemic and catch potentially serious mutations in immuno-compromised people and wild animals.
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B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

B.C. anti-fracking group ramps up campaign amid LNG project approval

More than 30 banners and thousands of posters calling for an end to fracking were hung in communities across B.C.
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Driver clocked going nearly 200 km/h on Island highway

Driver clocked going nearly 200 km/h on Island highway

Police said the driver was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital. No specifics about the arrest were revealed.
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Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Canada's most recent Food Price Report predicted grocery bills for a family of four will be about $1,065 more this year.
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'You are accepted': Indigenous Women Outdoors wins B.C. Breaking Barriers award

'You are accepted': Indigenous Women Outdoors wins B.C. Breaking Barriers award

The award recognizes outstanding work in tackling systemic or institutional racism.
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