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B.C. aims to hire 1,600 more nurses

Registered nurse positions first promised in 2012, but only 500 filled since then and the rest needed by March 31

Jan 19, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Block Watch program an effective tool for crime prevention

Whenever Bonnie Hardy takes her dog for a walk through her James Bay neighbourhood, she isn’t just out for a leisurly stroll.

Jan 19, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Surrey wants NEB to order pipeline move, compensation

National Energy Board hearings on Kinder Morgan project open with march, protests

Jan 19, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

Housing affordability tax floated by profs to cool real estate jets

Proposed 1.5 per cent surcharge would shift money from investor owners to other residents, promote rental of vacant homes

Jan 18, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

B.C. prison inmates get trades training

Pilot program at Kamloops correctional centre graduates first six students in basics of working on a construction site

Jan 18, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

City restores funding to film commission

The Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission will be able to continue operations.

Jan 18, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. seeks relief for aging population costs

Premier Christy Clark wants new deal for aging population, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to renegotiate federal formula

Jan 15, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver mall photographers innocent: VPD

Trio cleared of any suspicion following leak of internal police bulletin, security camera photos

Jan 15, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Victoria Shipyards buzzing with activity

In a perfect world, the dry dock at the Victoria Shipyards would always be full and Joe O’Rourke could run 800 staff per day.

Jan 15, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Horror film caps off record-breaking year in Victoria

It's not very often Victoria plays host to a Hollywood production company.

Jan 15, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >