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Former member of Devil's Army testifies he was told about killing, didn't believe it happened
A former member of the Devil’s Army Motorcycle Club said he didn’t believe it when a full-patch member told him: “Rick committed a murder. → Read More
Octopus arrives with the storm, sticks around at Shaw Centre
When a giant Pacific octopus was stranded at Vancouver International Airport after her flight to Finland was cancelled, the Vancouver Aquarium asked the Shaw Centre if it could care for her. → Read More
Victoria mother pleads guilty to second-degree murder of toddler
Kaela Mehl, who killed her daughter in September 2015 by administering a fatal dose of Zopiclone and smothering her, was previously convicted of first-degree murder but successfully appealed → Read More
Killer says sorry, tells family he’d give his life in exchange for Metchosin victim’s
Zachary Armitage, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murder of Martin Payne. His co-accused, James Lee Busch, is appealing his conviction. → Read More
It's for the birds: Why Southern Vancouver Island is a bird migration hot spot, despite unleashed dogs
Southern Vancouver Island is a crucial resting and feeding spot for migrating birds. Unleashed dogs are often a threat, bird experts say. → Read More
Evening ferry sailings between Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen at risk of being cancelled
B.C. Ferries said it has been so far unsuccessful in securing the required number of crew for the Coastal Renaissance. → Read More
Woman says Nanaimo priest who abused her in 1970s may have more victims
A Vancouver Island woman says she was sexually assaulted as a child by Gerhard Hartmann, a Nanaimo Catholic priest; she believes there are other victims. → Read More
‘My father could have been anyone’: Daughters of murder victim speak out at sentencing
James Lee Busch will spend life in prison without eligibility for parole for 25 years for what the judge called the “cold-blooded killing” of Martin Payne in his home in Metchosin. → Read More
Driver who passed out and struck sisters sentenced to 42 months in prison
A driver who struck and killed one sister and seriously injured another in Central Saanich while impaired by drugs was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. → Read More
Anti-vaccine protester who repeatedly punched man must take anger management counselling
Jeffrey Ian Harris was convicted of assault causing bodily harm after punching Peter Lane nine times at a protest in front of the legislature last fall → Read More
Indigenous studies classes to be required for graduation in B.C.
The new requirement — the first of its kind in Canada — will be in effect for students graduating in the 2023-2024 school year. → Read More
Ukrainian community rallies at the B.C. legislature to condemn Russian invasion
Members of Canada’s Ukrainian community gathered to condemn Russia’s invasion of their homeland. → Read More
Cold snap keeps plumbers busy with frozen-pipe calls
A plumber's advice: disconnect hoses from outside taps, make sure water to those taps is shut off → Read More
B.C. Ferries cancels round-trip Tsawwassen to Duke Point sailing due to frozen pipes
The 10:15 a.m. sailing from Tsawwassen and the 12:34 p.m. sailing from Duke Point have been cancelled. → Read More
Deer found to be infected with COVID-19 in Quebec; no cases so far in B.C.
While B.C. scientists wait for results from samples looking for the COVID-19 virus in deer and other wildlife species, the virus has been confirmed in white-tailed deer in Quebec, Environment and Climate Change Canada said Wednesday. → Read More
'A true museum mystery': Public called upon to help identify historic photos
Some have speculated the pictures may have been taken in Japan. → Read More
Prosecution service considers criminal contempt charges for logging protesters
Hundreds of anti-logging protesters arrested at the Fairy Creek blockades may now face criminal contempt of court charges and the possibility of a criminal record. → Read More
25 to 30 Sei whales spotted off Vancouver Island, not seen in such numbers for decades
About 25 to 30 of the endangered species were spotted 300 km off central Vancouver Island, something not seen in Canadian waters for 50 or 60 years. → Read More
North Vancouver driver fined for non-essential travel on the Island
British Columbians are currently barred from travelling between three health regions for non-essential reasons. → Read More
Local artist insists stone pillar is '110 per cent' his carving, will meet with museum
The Royal BC Museum recently announced they'd determined the found item was likely used in rituals by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. This carver says no, it's his work from 2017. → Read More