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Number of medically assisted deaths in B.C. rise in first half of 2017

Number of medically assisted deaths in B.C. rise in first half of 2017

Across Canada, there have been 1,982 assisted deaths since it became legal
Tour de Rock completes epic Island journey in Victoria

Tour de Rock completes epic Island journey in Victoria

Riders made stops across Capital Region finishing with roughly $1 million in donations
Courtenay mayor receives death threat after cannabis dispensary raid

Courtenay mayor receives death threat after cannabis dispensary raid

Courtenay City Hall has been inundated with calls and emails since the raiding of a newly opened medical marijuana dispensary, and not all the responses have been respectful.
’60s Scoop deal to compensate victims, fund reconciliation foundation

’60s Scoop deal to compensate victims, fund reconciliation foundation

Provinces and territories are also working on resolving remaining litigation
Christmas craft fairs in Greater Victoria

Christmas craft fairs in Greater Victoria

The holiday season is upon us and we know where to find all of your Christmas crafting accessories.
Elderly woman robbed at knifepoint in her home

Elderly woman robbed at knifepoint in her home

Two knife-wielding, masked suspects broke into a Campbell River home and stole multiple items.
Transit Road clear again after gas line struck

Transit Road clear again after gas line struck

Fire department was called out this morning
Turkey tips for trimming the fat

Turkey tips for trimming the fat

Municipalities are finding fatbergs – caused by dumping fats, oils and grease that clog your pipes.
Majority of Canadians open to a Sikh Prime Minister, but three-in-ten aren’t

Majority of Canadians open to a Sikh Prime Minister, but three-in-ten aren’t

Recent survey suggests three-in-ten Canadians would not vote for a Sikh leader
469 bears destroyed in B.C. this year

469 bears destroyed in B.C. this year

Conservation officers had to euthanize approximately one bear in every 30 complaints.