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Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

Nanaimo bans natural gas as primary heat in new homes as of July 2024

New construction won’t be allowed to have natural gas as a primary heat source as of July 1, 2024 — six years before the provincial target
Police return to Vancouver schools amid controversy

Police return to Vancouver schools amid controversy

After a two-year hiatus, school liaison officers have been reinstated. We answer your questions on what to expect.
First Nation a partner in Nanaimo rental project that could include school, health services

First Nation a partner in Nanaimo rental project that could include school, health services

The project, dubbed Te’tuxwtun — after the traditional name for Mount Benson — would see 390 rental units and potentially an alternative school
Tax wealthy homeowners to fund affordable housing, says new B.C. proposal

Tax wealthy homeowners to fund affordable housing, says new B.C. proposal

The B.C. government could raise billions of dollars annually for public housing projects, with modest increases to taxes on the highest-valued residential properties, says economist
Motorcycle gang gets surprise ride-along from RCMP

Motorcycle gang gets surprise ride-along from RCMP

According to West Shore RCMP, an invitation was posted on social media inviting people to come out and ride with an outlaw motorcycle gang. So they went
B.C. judge to review police handling of Surrey constable caught drunk driving

B.C. judge to review police handling of Surrey constable caught drunk driving

The officer was off duty when he failed a breath test in nearby Delta, B.C., last August.
Cowichan Valley teacher suspended after student injured playing game

Cowichan Valley teacher suspended after student injured playing game

Shannon Steininger was teaching a Grade 8 and 9 class in June 2022 when the injury happened
Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

Updated: Small wildfire held west of Sechelt

'There are no structures being threatened. BCWS has an Initial Attack crew actioning the fire at this time': Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department.
Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

Two calls in 24 hours for Sunshine Coast SAR

The volunteers searched through the night for a missing youth, then were dispatched to Gambier Island to aid a hiker
Missing woman found

Missing woman found

Shari Jacobson, 57, was reported missing by her family and last heard from Aug. 26.