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Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Pair plays pool, piano after breaking into UVic building

Police responded to a report of a break-and-enter about 3:20 a.m. Sunday and discovered the men got into the building through an open window.
Reliance on GPS contributed to water taxi crash off Tofino, TSB report says

Reliance on GPS contributed to water taxi crash off Tofino, TSB report says

When the GPS display froze, the operator could not view the vessel’s position. When he looked up, it was too late and the vessel struck a rock, seriously injuring the operating and three passengers
Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Islamophobia more intense in Quebec than rest of Canada, study finds

Unlike Anglo-Canadians, more Quebecers support Bill 21.
Chilliwack priest abuse alleged in lawsuit against Vancouver archbishop

Chilliwack priest abuse alleged in lawsuit against Vancouver archbishop

Christopher Mark Wanner alleges Father Duncan Goguillot sexually abused him between 1972 and 1976 while at Chilliwack’s Saint Mary's School.
B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

B.C. Ferries launches new app for mobile devices

The app will help customers check current conditions, make bookings, see sailing status and check estimated deck space, among other options.
Safety board urges caution after B.C. water taxi crashes in thick fog

Safety board urges caution after B.C. water taxi crashes in thick fog

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board has issued a warning to small boat operators that they shouldn’t rely on a single electronic navigation aid, after a water taxi rammed a rock in thick fog off Tofino, B.C.
Avalanche danger ranked lower on Island, but it's still rated "considerable" in some areas

Avalanche danger ranked lower on Island, but it's still rated "considerable" in some areas

12 people have died in avalanche accidents in B.C. so far this year, which is higher than normal. More people are seeking training on what to do if they’re caught in an avalanche.
Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

Heritage B.C. holds open call submission for information on provincial heritage sites

This cultural map will track past activities that impacted different communities’ economy, growth and livelihoods.
Trans Mountain expansion's price tag surpasses $30-billion threshold

Trans Mountain expansion's price tag surpasses $30-billion threshold

"Buying and building this pipeline will go down in the history books as one of, if not the, worst infrastructure decision a Canadian government has ever made,” said Greenpeace Canada senior energy strategist Keith Stewart.
South B.C. highway passes see more snow, Avalanche Canada urges caution as storm hits

South B.C. highway passes see more snow, Avalanche Canada urges caution as storm hits

VANCOUVER — The first day of spring is exactly one week away, but extreme winter conditions still persist on British Columbia's southern and southeastern mountain passes as snowfall warnings are posted for most routes.