British Columbia

Federal Court settlement approved for day scholars at Indian residential schools

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Indigenous leader says the approved Federal Court settlement of a class-action lawsuit for those who attended Indian residential school during the day will ensure compen...

Oct 05, 2021

Nanaimo homeless man attacked with metal pipes in unprovoked assault

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are investigating after a 24-year-old homeless man was beaten with what's believed to be metal pipes or bats.Police said the attack occurred prior to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct....

Alex Rawnsley Oct 05, 2021

Retired politician receives prestigious Freeman of the City designation

NANAIMO - Local governments can't offer a higher honour than what was bestowed upon former longtime City councillor and social advocate Diane Brennan.She received the distinguished Freedom of the City...

Oct 04, 2021

Nanaimo man convicted of sexually assaulting own sons faces long prison sentence

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Crown Counsel argued for seven to 10 years in jail for a N...

Oct 04, 2021

Home demand still outstrips supply in Metro Vancouver but price hikes slow: report

VANCOUVER - Home sales across Metro Vancouver remained well above the 10-year average in September, but the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says prices haven't climbed as sharply. The board's h...

Oct 04, 2021

Nanaimo drenched by wet September, extreme seasonal weather continues

NANAIMO - When it rains it pours.Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven said the hot and dry summer came to an abrupt end when the calendar to September, leading to consistent and steady rain loc...

Oct 04, 2021

COVID recovery and child care are Opposition targets as B.C. legislature returns

VICTORIA - The COVID-19 pandemic and the British Columbia government's economic recovery plans are expected to be key issues in legislature in the coming weeks as politicians return Monday for the fal...

Oct 04, 2021

B.C. legislature resumes with Opposition looking to focus on COVID-19, economy

VICTORIA - British Columbia's legislative session is set to get underway for the fall sitting today, with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery plans expected to be the key issues. Most politici...

Oct 04, 2021

B.C. to begin COVID-19 booster shots for long-term care, assisted living residents

VICTORIA - British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living homes are due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this week. Health officials say they are offering boosters because of...

Oct 04, 2021

Whistler, B.C., resident fined $60,000 for feeding black bears

WHISTLER, B.C. - A Whistler, B.C., woman has been hit with a $60,000 fine after feeding bulk produce to bears over the course of one summer. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it launched an i...

Oct 02, 2021