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Trail closed in Nanaimo, B.C., for public safety after 'aggressive' cougar sightings

NANAIMO, B.C. — The Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia says it's temporarily closing a hiking trail due to the presence of an "aggressive" cougar.

Jan 7, 2025 9:09 AM Read more >

Driver killed in Saanich collision crashed into backhoe parked on blocked road

The vehicle was heading east on Tattersall when it crossed Quadra and slammed into a backhoe parked on the residential road, which was blocked off for utility upgrades

Jan 7, 2025 2:50 AM Read more >

Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Ashlie Toews died on the island of Koh Tao in southern Thailand after completing her Divemaster certification

Jan 7, 2025 2:46 AM Read more >

Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Martin Davis says there has been no evidence of fuel reaching his community, which is about 20 kilometres by water from the spill site

Jan 7, 2025 1:31 AM Read more >

Third B.C. man moves toward murder conspiracy sentencing

Murder conspiracies targeting three men were alleged to have taken place in Vancouver and Surrey.

Jan 6, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

WINNIPEG — A new disciplinary process and online registry for Manitoba teachers is now in effect.

Jan 6, 2025 2:26 PM Read more >

Police in B.C. suspect homicide after body found in fire at Surrey abandoned house

SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey, B.C., say homicide investigators have taken over the case of a body found after a fire was put out at an abandoned house over the weekend.

Jan 6, 2025 2:22 PM Read more >

Judge authorizes 'reasonable force' to bring B.C. man to court

Joseph Brian Denis Grenon remains in jail despite being ordered released as he wouldn’t sign the release order.

Jan 6, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Victoria photographer's holiday shot to represent Canada in international competition

Lee Milliken became a professional photographer at 32. Now 44, he is a Canadian finalist in the World Photographic Cup

Jan 6, 2025 1:18 AM Read more >

Vancouver Police use dog and beanbag gun in arrest of suspect who hid in dumpster

Vancouver Police say they arrested an armed man in Kitsilano who tried to hide from officers in a dumpster.

Jan 5, 2025 5:57 PM Read more >