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Children's Ministry refuses to compensate youth it misinformed: B.C. Ombudsperson

VICTORIA — The refusal by the British Columbia government to compensate a young woman for its mistakes deeply disappoints the provincial ombudsperson, who says the former foster child may not be the only one harmed.

Sep 6, 2023 5:26 PM Read more >

Richmond driver gets $1.2M after getting rear-ended twice in 4 months

The woman had to stop working due to chronic pain

Sep 6, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Former B.C. MP loses everything in wildfire, vows to rebuild

"I just decided that I'm gonna focus my energy and my thought process on moving forward," says former Kelowna-Lake Country Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr.

Sep 6, 2023 3:27 PM Read more >

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla Presley biopic to play Vancouver film festival

VANCOUVER — Sofia Coppola's buzzworthy biopic "Priscilla," about a young Priscilla Presley's budding romance with music superstar Elvis, is headed to this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.

Sep 6, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

North Cowichan considers higher fees for towing illegally parked RVs and trailers

Councillor sees need for compassion, points out some of the vehicles are homes

Sep 6, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

Island school districts cut ties with Christian camp over agreement staff must sign

Staff members at Camp Qwanoes are expected to refrain from “sexual sins” including premarital sex, adultery, homosexual behaviour and viewing of pornography

Sep 6, 2023 12:55 AM Read more >

Death of pedestrian in Saanich renews calls for improved road safety

Not having safe crosswalks is like not having railings on balconies, says civil engineer, a road safety advocate

Sep 5, 2023 6:25 AM Read more >

Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency staying closed overnight amid staff shortage

Overnight emergency service was scheduled to resume today.

Sep 5, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Oxygenator aims to improves water quality at Elk, Beaver lakes

Equipment pumps oxygen to the lower layer of Elk Lake, preventing nutrients from rising the surface and promoting blue-green algae growth

Sep 5, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

Weekend weather in central B.C. causes 'very aggressive' fire activity

British Columbia's wildfire service says long weekend weather conditions caused "very aggressive fire activity" on several active blazes in the province's central fire zone. The service says the area covering the Vanderhoof and Fort St.

Sep 4, 2023 11:27 AM Read more >