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'Red patches on the road': Alberta wildlife corridors reduce animal-car collisions

EXSHAW, Alta. — Almost every day when Blair Painter drives on the scenic Rocky Mountain highway near his home, the grey asphalt is stained red somewhere along the way.

Nov 3, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. port employers release details of final offer to foremen union ahead of lockout

VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association has released the details of its final offer to the union representing more than 700 foremen ahead of a looming lockout on Monday.

Nov 2, 2024 4:36 PM Read more >

Jamey-Lyn Horth Wessels wins Edmonton UFC fight against Ivana Petrovic

The Squamish local took home the win on Nov. 2 in a split decision 30-27, 28-29, 29-28.

Nov 2, 2024 4:34 PM Read more >

Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

The Capital Regional District animal control unit confirmed late Friday it is investigating the incident.

Nov 2, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver mayor speaks out after his home was targeted with graffiti on Halloween

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says his home was defaced with "hateful" graffiti on Halloween night.

Nov 1, 2024 5:24 PM Read more >

Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Police said a person dressed in all black clothing and wearing a mask opened the door of the vehicle just as the driver was leaving a Saanich drive-thru.

Nov 1, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

'This is not a case of kids being kids:' Multiple teens arrested on Halloween in Squamish

'This is a very concerning trend and it is out of pure luck that no one was hurt from the explosive devices,' said Squamish RCMP Staff Sgt.

Nov 1, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Aggressive deer fatally injures dog in family's yard in Oak Bay, B.C.

OAK BAY, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island are warning residents to protect their pets during deer mating season after a buck fatally injured a dog in the yard of a home.

Nov 1, 2024 3:32 PM Read more >

Vancouver confirms CRAB Park temporary sheltering area will close next week

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says the remaining seven residents of an encampment at a Downtown Eastside park have a week to pack up their belongings and leave, or they must remove their tents each day as the area returns to regular daytime use.

Nov 1, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre

Nov 1, 2024 12:45 AM Read more >