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Saanich woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam

The woman responded to an online ad for a Maltese puppy, but after she sent a requested money order, she was told to buy and send Visa gift cards or the puppy’s life would be at risk

Dec 23, 2022 9:19 AM Read more >

When the going got tough, this cyclist created a bicycle with a snow plow

Appliance repair guy and longtime bike tinkerer Phil Marciniak was uniquely prepared for this week’s snow — he’s already invented a homemade bike plow

Dec 23, 2022 9:17 AM Read more >

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain: prepare for power outages, cancelled flights and ferry sailings

On Friday, there'll be no Greater Victoria bus service until at least 10:30 a.m., B.C. Transit said. Most Friday morning departures at Victoria International Airport were cancelled. B.C. Ferries cancelled several morning sailings.

Dec 23, 2022 9:16 AM Read more >

RCMP seek motive after shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one man

SURREY, B.C. — A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says members were called to a home in the Whalley neighbourhood at about 9:30 Thursday night.

Dec 23, 2022 6:13 AM Read more >

B.C. drivers warned to stay off roads amid dire warnings about snow and freezing rain

VANCOUVER — Drivers across much of southern B.C. are being asked to avoid non-essential trips as snow and freezing rain threaten to close highways, knock out power and make travel dangerous.

Dec 22, 2022 4:47 PM Read more >

Update: B.C.’s crypto crackdown won't impact northern B.C. Bitcoin miner

Iris Energy’s Bitcoin mining operations in Prince George and Mackenzie became operational earlier this year.

Dec 22, 2022 1:37 PM Read more >

B.C. Mounties seize cache of firearms in Coquitlam warehouse

Assault-style rifles, 3D guns, ammunition and body armour seized by RCMP

Dec 22, 2022 12:29 PM Read more >

Guest list for Eby swearing-in as B.C. premier didn’t include Appadurai

The name of David Eby’s challenger for the NDP leadership does not appear on the guest list for his swearing-in as Premier. Eby took the oath of office Nov. 18 from Lt.-Gov.

Dec 22, 2022 11:42 AM Read more >

B.C. smashes 34 temperature records as up to 20 cm of snowfall is expected in Metro Vancouver

A winter storm watch is in place as up to 20 cm of more snow is expected.

Dec 22, 2022 11:14 AM Read more >

Saanich police chief says he hopes IIO report brings closure

Saanich Police Chief Dean Duthie and Victoria Police Chief Del Manak say June’s Saanich BMO bank robbery has taken a physical and emotional toll.

Dec 22, 2022 8:48 AM Read more >