Fire damages historic Tam Kung Temple in Victoria’s Chinatown
A fire at one of Victoria’s most significant heritage landmarks caused extensive damage Monday afternoon, prompting a large response from…
Metro Vancouver transit union provides update on possible strike during FIFA World Cup
Talks broke down last week, and now a mediator has been appointed.A complete shutdown of Metro Vancouver’s transit system remains…
Stakeholders say there have been ‘positive developments’ in push to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
Key stakeholders set on keeping the Whitecaps in Vancouver issued a joint statement Thursday, saying they aren’t giving up on…
Police issue warning on drinking and driving during grad season
Nanaimo RCMP are urging young drivers to plan safe transportation ahead of time and avoid drinking and driving during this…
VPD fatally shoots suspect after violent home invasion, hostage-taking
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says it was forced to shoot a suspect after a violent home invasion Monday evening.Officers…
B.C. gains 25,000 jobs in May
Statistics Canada says B.C. gained 25,000 jobs in May — an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to May.This increase…
Vancouver Pride Society facing significant long-term funding shortfall
Vancouver’s Pride Society says it is facing significant shortfalls in funding, which jeopardizes the production of this year’s event.“The ongoing…
Canadian submariners depart Victoria on Korean sub for joint training
Royal Canadian Navy submariners aboard the ROK Navy’s 3,000-ton-class submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho (SS-III), participating in joint South Korea-Canada…
Dozen pizzas, frozen turkey, bed leg among strangest items forgotten by Canadians in Ubers
From a full set of goalie equipment to humidifiers and aquarium fish, Canadians have certainly forgotten their fair share of…
B.C. government finally set to release FIFA-hosting costs
After intense scrutiny, the provincial government will tell the public how much it will spend to host seven FIFA World…