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Province to provide $250,000 to help preserve iconic Martin Mars water bomber

Province to provide $250,000 to help preserve iconic Martin Mars water bomber

The Hawaii Martin Mars’s final flight is expected before the end of 2024 and will be a multi-phased process that includes passing federal inspections, crew training and test flights.
'A disaster': Judge scolds B.C. fentanyl delivery driver sentenced to two years in prison

'A disaster': Judge scolds B.C. fentanyl delivery driver sentenced to two years in prison

Despite being likened to just a 'bit player' in the illicit fentanyl trade, a Victoria man was sentenced to two years in prison by a judge who expressed indignation for the ongoing opioid crisis.
B.C. government to launch emissions cap on oil and gas sector

B.C. government to launch emissions cap on oil and gas sector

The B.C. government says it will introduce regulatory measures in 2025 so that the cap takes effect in 2026.
B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate whose medical licence was suspended for COVID response

Stephen Malthouse, a family doctor from Denman Island, has been outspoken against COVID-19 mandates. His licence was suspended in 2022.
ICYMI in Whistler: 16 local freeriders qualify for North American Championships

ICYMI in Whistler: 16 local freeriders qualify for North American Championships

World Ski and Snowboard Festival unveils 2024 Music Series; junior moguls nationals return to Whistler
As real estate lawsuits shake up industry, B.C. impact remains uncertain

As real estate lawsuits shake up industry, B.C. impact remains uncertain

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges price-fixing by the CREA and other real estate groups.
'Big boom and a jolt': B.C. family recounts flight where lightning strikes plane

'Big boom and a jolt': B.C. family recounts flight where lightning strikes plane

"Flying home in a tiny prop plane when it was hit by lightning is not an experience I care to repeat," says Jessica McConnell.
‘It’s their goal to don’t play hockey’ — Is the Kings’ 1-3-1 bad for the NHL?

‘It’s their goal to don’t play hockey’ — Is the Kings’ 1-3-1 bad for the NHL?

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov bluntly criticized the Los Angeles Kings' 1-3-1 neutral zone trap earlier this week.
Whistler hosts first Junior Nationals freestyle contest in seven years

Whistler hosts first Junior Nationals freestyle contest in seven years

Ridgeway, Matsuda, McCaughey and Ederle stand out during aerials and moguls competition
Nine-foot-long Burmese python seized from B.C. home

Nine-foot-long Burmese python seized from B.C. home

The Burmese python was seized after the BC Conservation Officer Service executed a search warrant at a Chilliwack, B.C., home Tuesday.