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New driver caught doing 174 km/h on Pat Bay Highway was impaired: Saanich police

New driver caught doing 174 km/h on Pat Bay Highway was impaired: Saanich police

Criminal charges are expected to be recommended against the driver, who did not stop for a patrol officer but was later found in the Carey Road area, police said.
Five B.C. gang members jailed in drug trafficking case

Five B.C. gang members jailed in drug trafficking case

Police seized firearms, nearly 20 kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine and $160,000 in cash.
Scammer impersonating police to defraud victims: West Shore RCMP

Scammer impersonating police to defraud victims: West Shore RCMP

Two West Shore residents were called by someone claiming to be “Sgt. Scott Thomas from the RCMP,” who claimed a family member had been arrested and needed bail money.
Province urges parties to reach deal to end Cowichan transit strike

Province urges parties to reach deal to end Cowichan transit strike

If the parties can’t resolve the almost four-month dispute on their own, Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside says, the province is “looking at additional tools” to help resolve it
qathet student group shares key learnings of mental health

qathet student group shares key learnings of mental health

Mission is to destigmatize mental health, normalize open and honest discussion
B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen

B.C. Tories say NDP government should have fallen because of blurred Zoom screen

If it were up to B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad, British Columbians would have found themselves at the start of an election campaign Thursday — because of a blurred Zoom screen.
As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

As allies turn on B.C. NDP, house leader Farnworth celebrates 'great session'

Can a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies?
Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.

Alberta woman allegedly released from jail with fake documents arrested in B.C.

EDMONTON — An Alberta woman who Crown prosecutors say was wrongfully released from an Edmonton area jail with allegedly fake release papers has been arrested in B.C.
Human-caused wildfire burning west of Harrison Hot Springs

Human-caused wildfire burning west of Harrison Hot Springs

The Skarleth Lake fire is estimated at 1.3 hectares in size and is being held as of Thursday afternoon.
$10K reward being offered for information about unresolved Richmond homicide

$10K reward being offered for information about unresolved Richmond homicide

Stephen Chong was a well-respected legal professional, says the Society of Notaries Public of BC.