Category Archives: British Columbia
Crown appeals house arrest sentence to Parksville workplace scammer
NANAIMO - The highest court in B.C. will examine the fate of a disgraced Parksville woman who stole $70,000 from her former employer.The Crown appealed a B.C. Supreme Court judgment handed to Renee Pa...
Oct 25, 2021
B.C. lifting venue capacity limits across much of the province as COVID-19 cases ease
VICTORIA - British Columbia is set to lift capacity restrictions on gatherings across much of the province today. Many B.C. residents will now be allowed to attend events like hockey games, concerts a...
Oct 25, 2021
Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - BC Ferries has cancelled 16 sailings on Monday due to a forecast calling for high winds that are expected to batter swaths of Vancouver Island and the western part of Metro Vancouver. Canc...
Oct 24, 2021
Okanagan College professors pen book on history of Canadian corrections
A new book written by two Okanagan College professors provides a new window on life within Canadian prisons and how they have been operated over the years.Sociology professor Melissa Munn and History ...
Oct 24, 2021
'The need is bigger this year:' United Way raises funds to boost social programs
NANAIMO - A critical fundraiser to fuel hundreds of Vancouver Island social programs is even more important this year.United Way British Columbia is aiming to raise $1.2 million through its annual cam...
Oct 24, 2021
Hazardous materials burning aboard container ship anchored off southern B.C.
VICTORIA - The Canadian Coast Guard says a fire is continuing to burn in several containers aboard a cargo ship about eight kilometres off the coast of Victoria. The Coast Guard says in a release that...
Oct 24, 2021
B.C. lifting COVID-19 restrictions but not everyone ready to resume usual gatherings
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is set to lift capacity restrictions on gatherings across much of the province Monday, though some say not everyone will be ready to party like it's early 2020 while still...
Oct 24, 2021
Langford, B.C., offers residents down payment grants to spur homebuyer affordability
LANGFORD, B.C. - The Victoria-area city of Langford is offering a helping hand to those who have a dream of owning their own home by providing a five per cent down payment on their purchase. Langford ...
Oct 24, 2021
Canadian ski resorts face labour shortage, government slow to issue working visas
VANCOUVER - Canadian ski resorts that rely heavily on international workers are steadying themselves for a labour shortage this winter as the visa approval process by the federal government slows. Wit...
Oct 23, 2021
B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Education Ministry has released new guidelines to help school boards with COVID-19 vaccination policies, leaving any final decisions up to the respective boards. The mini...
Oct 22, 2021