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VIDEO: Beloved Victoria toy store finds a new home

VIDEO: Beloved Victoria toy store finds a new home

Cherry Bomb Toys includes a toy museum
Delegates working to end global plastics pollution agree to craft a draft treaty

Delegates working to end global plastics pollution agree to craft a draft treaty

Environmental advocates cautiously welcomed the outcome of five days of U.N. talks in Paris on plastic pollution
B.C. First Nations vessels form flotilla at Victoria Inner Harbour

B.C. First Nations vessels form flotilla at Victoria Inner Harbour

Event was a celebration of progress
402 senior projects in B.C. to receive federal funding

402 senior projects in B.C. to receive federal funding

Over 400 new projects in B.C. are getting support from the country to empower communities
Harrison-area wildfires holding steady as cooler weather arrives

Harrison-area wildfires holding steady as cooler weather arrives

The local wildfire situation remains largely unchanged heading into Friday as the hope of rain circles the area, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.
Police seize $123K worth of suspected stolen jewelry in Abbotsford

Police seize $123K worth of suspected stolen jewelry in Abbotsford

Several charges expected after two people stopped in vehicle early Friday morning
Cameron Bluffs fire near Port Alberni grows to 208 hectares; Highway 4 remains closed

Cameron Bluffs fire near Port Alberni grows to 208 hectares; Highway 4 remains closed

B.C. Premier Eby faces criticism over not opening Horne Lake route as fire cuts off communities
New funding aims to stop predators from exploiting Greater Victoria youth

New funding aims to stop predators from exploiting Greater Victoria youth

$130K for Mobile Youth Service Team and Crime Reduction and Exploitation Diversion programs
Fire-related deaths in B.C. up 207% since 2018, according to latest data

Fire-related deaths in B.C. up 207% since 2018, according to latest data

Brian Godlonton says causes include aging demographics and rising homelesness among factors
SPCA seizes 162 rabbits from Abbotsford property

SPCA seizes 162 rabbits from Abbotsford property

Owner says animals were not in danger and he is appealing decision