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Ex-Gitmo captive set to sue Canada for $50 million for alleged complicity in torture

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale had no comment given the pending legal proceedings

Nov 5, 2017 1:45 PM Read more >

26 killed in deadliest mass shooting in Texas history: governor

Gunman is said to be a young male in his early 20s

Nov 5, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Jagmeet Singh wants drugs decriminalized

The new leader of the federal NDP says his party would decriminalize all drugs, not just marijuana. Jagmeet Singh addressed delegates at the BC New Democrat convention in Victoria on Saturday.

Nov 5, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Environment minister confronts Rebel reporter about ‘climate Barbie’ name

Media outlet had used the term in the past

Nov 5, 2017 9:10 AM Read more >

Saanich supports cell tower amidst growing concerns

Plans for a cellphone antenna nearly 30 metres high have entered their next phase after Saanich supported the proposal.

Nov 5, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Trudeau marks 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele

More than 500,000 people, including 15,000 Canadians, were killed or wounded

Nov 4, 2017 11:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Death of young girl who fell from Burnaby high-rise a ‘tragic accident’

Mounties are continuing to investigate why the child fell

Nov 4, 2017 5:00 PM Read more >

Winter shelters open as temperatures drop across Greater Victoria

Emergency spaces open at 919 Pandora and 525 Johnson St. after extreme weather alerts issued

Nov 4, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Consider workplace safety in legalized marijuana rules, groups urge

WorkSafeBC prohibits workers with any impairments from work that could harm themselves or others

Nov 4, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

‘This isn’t a new problem’: Survivors, allies host #MeToo rally in Vancouver

More than a hundred gather at Vancouver Art Gallery to share stories of sexual harassment, assault

Nov 4, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >