August jobs report ‘disappointing’ but too soon to sound the alarm: economists
Economists weren’t ringing any alarm bells after fresh data showed the labour market broke its hot streak with a loss…
2 charged after allegedly crashing stolen car into Richmond store and stealing merchandise
The Richmond RCMP says two men have been charged after a break and enter at a store in Richmond’s McArthurGlen…
RCMP asks to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
British Columbia legislator Ian Paton says the RCMP has asked to interview him on Wednesday, and expects to be asked…
Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. trade, economist says
The intensifying tariff war between Canada and the United States could permanently alter cross-border trade, signalling the potential end of…
Nanaimo Night Market attendance up ahead of 2026 season finale
New data shows attendance figures are up over past years’ averages for the Commercial St. Night Market.Hosted every Thursday from…
Teresa Wat quits B.C. Conservatives over ‘distasteful’ Findlay remarks
Teresa Wat has quit the B.C. Conservatives and will sit as an Independent, saying she can no longer serve under…
500 km, seven days: Victoria runner races across Vancouver Island for cancer research
For most people, 500 kilometres is a distance measured in road trips. For Austin Winters, it is a week of…
Man dies after being pulled from Cultus Lake near Entrance Bay
Emergency crews responded to Cultus Lake on Thursday afternoon following reports of a possible drowning near Entrance Bay.Chilliwack RCMP said…
Mechanical issue leads to cancellations for 10 more days on BC Ferries route
Cancellations from a mechanical issue that serves BC Ferries routes between Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are cancelled for…
What Summerland wildfire evacuees need to know about insurance claims
As thousands of Summerland-area wildfire evacuees return home, some are now facing a new challenge: filing an insurance claim.For those…