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Victoria police kill cougar after animal spotted roaming near downtown park

Victoria police kill cougar after animal spotted roaming near downtown park

Victoria police say they had to kill a cougar Tuesday after the animal was spotted near a school and residences. The department says officers made the "difficult decision" to kill the animal just before 4 p.m.
Teen boy charged with murder in 2022 stabbing at Surrey high school

Teen boy charged with murder in 2022 stabbing at Surrey high school

The suspect is not being named as he was 17 at the time of the incident.
Eby says governments must step up on housing, can't rely on private sector

Eby says governments must step up on housing, can't rely on private sector

VANCOUVER — It's "hard to understand" why many politicians still believe they can rely on the private sector to deliver affordable housing and instead it's time for governments to step up, B.C. Premier David Eby told a conference on Tuesday.
Victoria police shoot cougar on Selkirk Waterfront

Victoria police shoot cougar on Selkirk Waterfront

"The risk to public safety was determined to be high and a decision was made to dispatch the cougar,” VicPD said in a statement late Tuesday afternoon
Locked out Rogers Communications workers in B.C. ratify five-year contract

Locked out Rogers Communications workers in B.C. ratify five-year contract

BURNABY, B.C. — Nearly 300 Rogers Communications workers have voted strongly in favour of a new contract, ending a company lockout that began two weeks ago.
Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Mayors showing resistance to loss of local power

Politicians are trying to solve 21st century problems with the 19th century constitution, says one political science professor.
It's a public road, not a driveway, judge rules in lawsuit

It's a public road, not a driveway, judge rules in lawsuit

A roadway is a considered a public highway if it is a “travelled road” and the province has expended public money on maintenance. 
Delivery driver avoids jail time for Kelowna sexual assault

Delivery driver avoids jail time for Kelowna sexual assault

Hamid Al Dergham, 51, who has permanent resident status in Canada but is a Syrian citizen and came to this country five years ago, grabbed a Kelowna’s woman’s crotch and breasts and attempted to kiss her as the two sat on her backyard patio.
Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Jail time for B.C. man who beat girlfriend at beach party

Colton Wyatt Roy, 24, was sentenced Monday in Kamloops provincial court after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaching release conditions.
Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Victoria councillor will not resign over letter about Israel-Hamas war

Susan Kim faces calls to be censured after signing name on controversial letter.