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Sandcastle weekend a success on Texada Island

Sandcastle weekend a success on Texada Island

Hundreds of attendees enjoyed food, vendors and entertainment
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Bodies of two women found near beaches along Vancouver's English Bay: police

Bodies of two women found near beaches along Vancouver's English Bay: police

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they are investigating the discovery of the bodies of two women found near beaches along the city's English Bay within two days.
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Man arrested in suspected Duncan arson fire that spread to garage

Man arrested in suspected Duncan arson fire that spread to garage

A fire in a vacant lot in the 300-block of Brae Road quickly spread and engulfed a nearby detached garage, police said
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Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

Island municipalities look to go electric with their fleets — even garbage and dump trucks

More than half the vehicles in Esquimalt’s public works and parks departments could be replaced with EVs by 2038
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Pro-Palestinian protesters vacate encampment at UVic

Pro-Palestinian protesters vacate encampment at UVic

The protesters had been told by UVic they had until 8 a.m. Monday to leave university grounds
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Suspect at large after violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

Suspect at large after violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

An extensive police search failed to locate the perpetrator of the assault early Friday near Wharf and Pandora
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Powell River Trail Riders Club co-hosts equestrian event

Powell River Trail Riders Club co-hosts equestrian event

Event in Paradise Valley showcases riders’ skills
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Vancouver police re-arrest 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide

Vancouver police re-arrest 'violent' man wanted Canada-wide

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911 immediately.
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K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments

COURTENAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Officials with the K'omoks First Nation and the B.C. and federal governments have signed a draft treaty in a step toward the nation's self-governance.
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IHIT investigating after woman found bleeding on Maple Ridge street, later dies

IHIT investigating after woman found bleeding on Maple Ridge street, later dies

On Sunday afternoon, police received reports of an injured woman bleeding in public.
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