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Space Trivia: How well do you know the universe?

Space Trivia: How well do you know the universe?

Outer space contains a planet made of water, billions of stars, and matter no one can see. From dark energy to gravitational waves, see how well you know the universe.
Video: Transient orcas make guest appearance in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Video: Transient orcas make guest appearance in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Five transient orcas were spotted swimming near the Delta Hotel Friday morning, heading toward the Johnson Street Bridge and bringing boats and seaplanes to a halt.
'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

'Glitch' causes delay in booking COVID boosters for B.C. kids

Ministry of Health says invitations to book third doses are now flowing to "all eligible children" in the five-to-11 age group.
Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

The couple is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
Drivers told to prepare before hitting the highways on long weekend

Drivers told to prepare before hitting the highways on long weekend

Always be prepared to be caught in traffic.
B.C.'s 2022 wildfire season under budget with few human-caused fires

B.C.'s 2022 wildfire season under budget with few human-caused fires

BC Wildfire Service has spent $223 million of the $350 million allocated in the budget this year, as wildfire season ramps down.
Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

Remembering peer advocate Paige Phillips, who lost her life to toxic drugs

‘She was never afraid to speak her wisdom,’ a friend recalls.
Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Opinion: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids' social and emotional needs

Parents and caregivers are vital partners in education, and together, educators and families can ease back-to-school jitters and help make this an exciting and positive transition for children.
Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer from B.C. is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers
Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Video: Close encounter with orcas delights Quadra Island visitor

Callum Macnab of Victoria was standing in the water but scrambled out when four orcas swam by within metres of him.