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Crews from CFB Comox receive award for 2021 flood rescues

Crews from CFB Comox receive award for 2021 flood rescues

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots has recognized the dedication of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 19 Wing Comox during last November’s B.C. floods.
Victoria demonstrators join thousands around the world in protest against Iran

Victoria demonstrators join thousands around the world in protest against Iran

The Victoria rally, which saw protesters chanting Mahsa Amini’s name, was one of several across Canada on Saturday.
Green MLA says fee-charging clinics exploiting gaps in public system

Green MLA says fee-charging clinics exploiting gaps in public system

Adam Olsen says because nothing has been done to stop the fee-based systems, a gap has been created that’s being exploited
Surf smelts spawning again in Lime Bay, after restoration project

Surf smelts spawning again in Lime Bay, after restoration project

Four surf smelt eggs have been found in Victoria Harbour’s Lime Bay, where habitat was recently restored to lure the silvery fish back. It’s not many, but it was enough for biologists to celebrate.
Police working to identify person found dead in fire at restaurant in Kamloops, B.C.

Police working to identify person found dead in fire at restaurant in Kamloops, B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — One person is dead after a fire at a restaurant in Kamloops, B.C. RCMP say an officer patrolling the area Saturday morning noticed smoke and fire coming from the rear of the eatery, which was closed at the time.
True Crime Canada: The Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka case

True Crime Canada: The Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka case

Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.
B.C. NDP reiterates rejection of 2030 Olympics bid despite pleas from First Nations, organizers

B.C. NDP reiterates rejection of 2030 Olympics bid despite pleas from First Nations, organizers

Officials from the Canadian Olympic Committee and four host First Nations weren’t willing to admit Friday that their bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics was over, despite the NDP government’s refusal to underwrite another Olympics.
UPDATED: Suspect in Pelosi attack from qathet region

UPDATED: Suspect in Pelosi attack from qathet region

David DePape is accused of attacking the husband of U.S. house speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

Latest proposal offered hints why the Vancouver 2030 Olympic bid failed

The Winter Olympics aren’t returning to British Columbia in 2030 after the NDP government announced Thursday it would not back another multibillion-dollar mega-event, even with many venues left over from Vancouver 2010.
Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape remains major concern for Surrey businesses, poll finds

Red tape continues to plague Surrey businesses as a major concern – with more than three-quarters of respondents of a recent poll saying their costs linked with compliance have risen in the last two years.