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PHOTOS: Victoria could spend $400K exploring new off-leash dog areas

PHOTOS: Victoria could spend $400K exploring new off-leash dog areas

Owners would appreciate more designated spots after city put off 2022 pilots
More than 15,000 COVID compensation claims approved for B.C. workers since 2020

More than 15,000 COVID compensation claims approved for B.C. workers since 2020

Vast majority of claims to WorkSafeBC come from health-care sector
Starving mother dog found chained up in cold gives birth to litter of puppies in Kelowna

Starving mother dog found chained up in cold gives birth to litter of puppies in Kelowna

The BC SPCA rescued a pregnant dog who has since given birth to 7 puppies
B.C. government to make heavy use of spending surplus: Throne Speech

B.C. government to make heavy use of spending surplus: Throne Speech

B.C. has a budget surplus of $5.7 billion
Small-scale Greater Victoria egg farmers not cracking under pressure of rising costs

Small-scale Greater Victoria egg farmers not cracking under pressure of rising costs

Local egg farmers are deciding whether to up prices, as feed costs rise
VicPD defends proposed 9.55% budget hike, body camera pilot program

VicPD defends proposed 9.55% budget hike, body camera pilot program

Chief says regional policing needed as enforcement disproportionally falls on department
Man struck in head with axe at downtown Nanaimo bus stop

Man struck in head with axe at downtown Nanaimo bus stop

Victim recovering in hospital after being struck with blunt edge after an argument
Attempted murder arrest made after gunshots punctuate B.C. road rage incident

Attempted murder arrest made after gunshots punctuate B.C. road rage incident

Police say confrontation between two drivers escalated in Nanaimo intersection
Canada ‘stands ready’ to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Canada ‘stands ready’ to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria: Trudeau

Global Affairs Canada did not immediately respond on whether any Canadians were affected
Victoria nurse suspended – not fired – after getting caught falsifying medical record

Victoria nurse suspended – not fired – after getting caught falsifying medical record

College that governs nurses says a long suspension is warranted