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Storm hits B.C. with snow, freezing rain

Storm hits B.C. with snow, freezing rain, causes traffic problems
MAP: Priciest properties of Victoria and Vancouver Island

MAP: Priciest properties of Victoria and Vancouver Island

Assessments are out and our map plots highest valued homes in the Capital and Island regions
Winter storm warnings issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, other B.C. areas

Winter storm warnings issued for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, other B.C. areas

Environment Canada says 'snowfalls will be heavy' inland and freezing rain will create 'treacherous travel conditions'
Victoria property values remain stable

Victoria property values remain stable

On average, the assessed value of single homes within the City of Victoria increased by 1.9 per cent last year

Fall visitors boost Victoria tourism numbers

Both average hotel occupancy and revenue per available room have increased over the last two months

Victoria mayor eyes increased economic prosperity for city in 2015

Two of the main projects she wants on track in 2015 are the Johnson Street bridge and a sewage treatment plan.
Olivia, Liam top lists of new baby names in B.C.

Olivia, Liam top lists of new baby names in B.C.

Also popular were Emma, Sophia, Emily and Ava for girls, and Mason, Ethan, Lucas and Benjamin for boys (With interactive charts)

Esquimalt, Victoria celebrate new year with levée

The levée, an informal reception held by many levels of government to mark the start of the year, dates back to 16th century Franc
Patient in Kelowna isolated for Ebola, initial test negative

Patient in Kelowna isolated for Ebola, initial test negative

Nurse practitioner Patrice Gordon of Rossland being tested, health officials highly confident Ebola not cause of symptoms

Esquimalt hosts meeting on wastewater treatment

Township of Esquimalt will host an open house Jan. 21 for residents to learn more and provide input