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Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

Saanich seeks 30 km/h default limit for B.C. roads with no centre line

While municipalities can set their own limits, a provincial default would reduce the need for signs on every block, says Coun. Zac De Vries
Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

Winds expected to drive wildfire towards Kelly Lake, B.C., in 'high-risk' situation

The British Columbia Wildfire Service warned Wednesday that incoming winds were expected to drive an out-of-control wildfire towards the community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek in the province's northeast.
Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Criticism of Lapu Lapu memorial concert surprises Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he was surprised by criticism of plans to honour victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack with a large memorial event, which a Filipino advocacy group said lacked consultation and felt "too soon" for some in t
Seven gardens in qathet will be featured on this year's tour

Seven gardens in qathet will be featured on this year's tour

Community celebration of gardening culminates around Boxwood Cottage and Garden
qathet-based recreation association hosting BC Trails Day event

qathet-based recreation association hosting BC Trails Day event

Upcoming hike to Pond Peak marks second annual outing organized by Knucklehead Winter Recreation Association
Unwanted touching began during job interview, court hears

Unwanted touching began during job interview, court hears

Kyle Christopher Mostowy is charged with sexually assaulting the woman, who testified at his trial this week that the unwanted touching continued after she was hired
Oak Bay Starbucks union drive only took a week: organizer

Oak Bay Starbucks union drive only took a week: organizer

Recent changes in the company — including more restrictive policies on use of store spaces by those not buying drinks, and a new dress code requiring solid black tops — helped tip the scales in favour of unionizing, says an organizer
Status of Alaska Highway could change quickly due to wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C.

Status of Alaska Highway could change quickly due to wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C.

A stretch of the Alaska Highway west of Fort Nelson, B.C., reopened to single-lane alternating traffic later Tuesday, but British Columbia's driving information service says the status of the route could change quickly based on a nearby wildfire.
Former Powell River resident finishes ultramarathon course

Former Powell River resident finishes ultramarathon course

Chase Martinig covers 250 miles of Arizona backcountry after seeing documentary on the race
Friends identify victims in Horseshoe Bay bus crash

Friends identify victims in Horseshoe Bay bus crash

The community is rallying to support the family with a GoFundMe and memorial outside the ferry terminal.