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B.C. Ferries prepares for Family Day long weekend

Extra sailings added for busy travel times, says B.C. Ferries
New B.C. minister to face child support controversy

New B.C. minister to face child support controversy

Paralympian MLA Michelle Stilwell takes over social development amid calls to increase social assistance, disability benefits
Trial underway for Surrey couple accused of Canada Day bomb plot

Trial underway for Surrey couple accused of Canada Day bomb plot

John Nuttall and Amanda Korody have pleaded not guilty to terror-related charges.
'This is going to rock the world. Al-Qaeda Canada – that’s who we are.'

'This is going to rock the world. Al-Qaeda Canada – that’s who we are.'

Surrey couple on trial for allegedly planting bombs at the B.C. legislature in Victoria on Canada Day 2013.

Victoria council open to discussing Government Street closures

Victoria Coun. Chris Coleman said no decisions will be made on making Government Street a pedestrian mall until all options are considered.

Victoria mayor seeks economic resurrection downtown

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps and Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins are looking into ways to spur economic development in their communities.
HMCS Winnipeg begins operations in Eastern Pacific Ocean

HMCS Winnipeg begins operations in Eastern Pacific Ocean

The ship's deployment marks the beginning of several Canadian naval and air deployments in the region this year.

CFB Esquimalt testing emergency system this week

A mass notification system was recently installed at the base and will undergo testing from Feb. 2 to 6.
Mount Polley design, steep additions led to failure

Mount Polley design, steep additions led to failure

Glacial layer in dam base not understood, plans to buttress slope put off until weight of water and tailings caused breach

Developer in hot water with city after painting heritage building black

The former Dalton Hotel is on the city's heritage register and requires special permits to change exterior appearance.