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Home-share provider says she sought help for Sooke man killed last month

Home-share provider says she sought help for Sooke man killed last month

Jamie Joe was found dead in the bedroom of the Throup Road home on May 15. Police haven't said how he died.
West Coast kelp is in hot water, but scientific insights may help save our underwater rainforests

West Coast kelp is in hot water, but scientific insights may help save our underwater rainforests

B.C.’s critical kelp forests withered as climate change has triggered marine heat waves along the entire West Coast in recent years.
Langford mayor, former fire chief to lead humanitarian mission in Ukraine

Langford mayor, former fire chief to lead humanitarian mission in Ukraine

Artem Luzanovskyi, who escaped the Russian-controlled Donbas region in southeastern Ukraine with just a small backpack and an English dictionary, was feeling emotional and grateful as he listened to Langford’s plans to help his war-torn country.
High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

High streamflow advisory for B.C.'s lower Fraser River, snowpack remains high

VICTORIA — Increasing snowmelt and wet weather have led to a high streamflow advisory for several British Columbia communities along the lower Fraser River.
BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc., over the death of one of its workers in June 2020.
Crown asks for two-year sentence for former Whitecaps women's coach

Crown asks for two-year sentence for former Whitecaps women's coach

Sentencing hearing for Bob Birarda, who pleaded guilty in February to four sex charges, will continue at a later date in North Vancouver provincial court.
That was shady: Man steals $15K in sunglasses from B.C. shop

That was shady: Man steals $15K in sunglasses from B.C. shop

Thief who broke into an optical store in Gibsons just after 4:30 a.m. June 1, grabbed approximately $15,000 worth of sunglasses.
Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Amanda Todd trial to touch on multiple online sites, police expert testifies

Vancouver police detective has probed electronic records connected to cyberbullying case, including written messages, videos and screen shots
Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

Six months' house arrest for man who left scene of fatal Surrey accident

A man will spend six months under house arrest after being convicted of failing to remain at the scene of a fatal accident in May 2019.
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police are looking for a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to return to his community-based residential facility in the city.
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