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Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

Water to be pumped into Cowichan River from lake starting next week

The goal is for the river to maintain current flow conditions of about 4.5 cubic metres per second to protect fish.
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Uber-rich West Vancouver couple's court fight offers glimpse into lavish one-percenter lifestyles

Uber-rich West Vancouver couple's court fight offers glimpse into lavish one-percenter lifestyles

Couple’s expenses included Learjet flights, travel to five-star tropical resorts, rotating nannies, a driver and personal assistant
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One-year-old struck and killed by vehicle in B.C. driveway, police say

One-year-old struck and killed by vehicle in B.C. driveway, police say

The baby was taken to hospital with critical injuries, but sadly did not survive.
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Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

Who is sending envelopes of cash to the North Vancouver RCMP?

The donations would probably stop if the person knew their money was being sent to the federal government
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Electrical fault leads to raw sewage flowing across West Coast Road

Electrical fault leads to raw sewage flowing across West Coast Road

Problem was caused by an electrical fault at a wastewater lift station, the District of Sooke says
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Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

Kevin Falcon vows to reopen B.C. offices in China

In 2019, the NDP announced the closure of B.C.’s contracted offices in 13 Asian cities, and moved toward embedding trade-focused staff in Canadian embassies and consulates
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Police release image of suspect in Parksville show-home break-in

Police release image of suspect in Parksville show-home break-in

In the late evening on Aug. 7, someone broke into the show home in the 500-block of Rainbow Way in Parksville and stole various items, Oceanside RCMP say
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Spot mopping and no baths: As reservoirs hit lowest level, Tofino reduces water use

Spot mopping and no baths: As reservoirs hit lowest level, Tofino reduces water use

Short-term rental operators, resorts and hotels asked to remove unnecessary linens and bathtub stoppers to discourage tub use
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Langford amends code of conduct in raucous meeting where tempers flared

Langford amends code of conduct in raucous meeting where tempers flared

Proceedings halted for nearly 20 minutes after a man charged the podium.
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Canada’s first ever zero-carbon fire hall officially opens in Vancouver

Canada’s first ever zero-carbon fire hall officially opens in Vancouver

The $25-million project at No. 17 fire hall is fully electric, with rooftop solar panels.
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