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Canada’s population growing faster than any time in the past 65 years

2023 population growth of 3.2% was the highest recorded since 1957

Mar 27, 2024 8:20 AM Read more >

Small drug seizures down in Vancouver, claims otherwise ‘patently false’

City’s drug police respond to report that seizures appeared to have increased since decriminalization

Mar 27, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

B.C. First Nation mourns ‘heartbreaking’ death of beached orca mom

Community to hold dinner to gather and connect with culture

Mar 27, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Teen followed by man who asked him to perform sexual acts: Vancouver police

13-year-old managed to get to a safe place and tell a family member what happened, VPD says

Mar 26, 2024 5:14 PM Read more >

Man released despite ‘concerning and violent’ actions, say Kelowna police

A man was released from custody less than 24 hours after a violent incident, contrary to police recommendations

Mar 26, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >

‘Glacial pace’ for new hospital frustrates Tofino-Ucluelet region

Optimism remains that united clamouring will bear fruit with Island Health

Mar 26, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Cruise ships set to return to Nanaimo this year after a 5-year absence

Port authority targets pocket cruise market with hopes to expand cruise tourism in coming years

Mar 26, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

IIO investigating man’s serious injury during arrest by Victoria police

Man says he was injured while being removed from police vehicle

Mar 26, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >

Beached orca on Vancouver Island was pregnant, DFO necropsy says

Efforts ongoing to reunite calf with pod after mother dies

Mar 26, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

B.C. residents, environmental society sue FortisBC for ‘greenwashing’

Stand Environmental launched civil suit seeking a court declaration of deceptive conduct

Mar 26, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >