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Time's up for mobile sauna operating at Esquimalt Lagoon

Time's up for mobile sauna operating at Esquimalt Lagoon

While the sauna was seen as a healthy and popular offering that went well with the trend of cold-ocean swimming, council has decided to end a temporary-use permit issued in January to Wildwood Saunas.
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Nanaimo RCMP seek public help in latest shooting

Nanaimo RCMP seek public help in latest shooting

Both of the men who were shot in separate incidents in Nanaimo last week remain in hospital.
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Canada ranked #1 wildlife destination in the world — according to social media

Canada ranked #1 wildlife destination in the world — according to social media

Tigers and lions and...hippos?
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Human rights researcher says overseas police stations part of China’s 'sticks-and-carrots' approach

Human rights researcher says overseas police stations part of China’s 'sticks-and-carrots' approach

On Mondays, federal politicians heard testimony about how the Chinese Communist Party uses a 'sticks-and-carrots' approach to promote policies and activities that align with CCP interests and divide CCP critics abroad
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B.C. teachers' union president defeats challenge from climate advocate

B.C. teachers' union president defeats challenge from climate advocate

Clint Johnston, a former elementary teacher from Chilliwack, B.C., defeated a challenge from a Vancouver teacher running on a campaign to divest the teacher union's pension fund from fossil fuels.
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Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

The majority of residents aren't ready for a major earthquake, flood or fire, but there is help available
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Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Fish farmers launch legal challenge of fish farm closures

Salmon farmers and First Nations file for judicial review of Discovery Islands decision
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Public Guardian brings Vancouver actor into West Kelowna lawsuit; actor denies responsibility

Public Guardian brings Vancouver actor into West Kelowna lawsuit; actor denies responsibility

A lawsuit from a West Kelowna woman targeting the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC has blossomed into a complex case involving six parties.
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Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say it's members are consulting with its hate crimes team to ensure that if there are any elements of hate that they are property identified in the attack on an international student in the city.
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B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

The pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status.
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