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Hereditary chiefs slam Vancouver Island city council for remarks on restoring Indigenous place names
The hereditary chiefs of the Liǧʷiłdaxʷ nations say they are "disappointed," "frustrated" and "appalled" by remarks made by a Campbell River councillor as the city discusses restoring three place names to their original Indigenous titles.
Hospital waits for mental health apprehensions too long: VicPD
Victoria's police chief is calling for change after officers recently had to wait seven hours at Royal Jubilee Hospital for a patient apprehended under the Mental Health Act to be transferred to health-care workers.
Metro Van wastewater fentanyl levels highest in Canada: StatsCan
New data from Statistics Canada shows that out of the seven Canadian cities studied, Metro Vancouver had the highest level of fentanyl byproduct in its wastewater.
Victoria mayor denies involvement in firefighter's suspension
The mayor of Victoria, B.C., says she was not involved in the one-day suspension without pay of a firefighter over a letter to the premier outlining his concerns about a new homeless drop-in centre in his neighbourhood.
Forestry firm sues B.C. city over reaction to mistreatment claims
Forest product manufacturer SAN Group is suing Port Alberni over statements from the city’s mayor and chief administrative officer made in response to allegations of human trafficking at one of the company’s work sites in early July.
Officials hope for street-level change in Victoria after July attack on first responders
Some elected officials, social service agencies and front-line workers are feeling positive about support for some of the city's most vulnerable residents. However, they say long-term solutions are impossible without provincial and federal resources.
B.C. municipalities struggle with what to do with RV dwellers
Municipalities and districts are struggling to balance supporting RV dwellers who might otherwise end up living on the street with safety and other concerns, including province-wide building codes that restrict the use of RVs as a full-time residence.
Bylaw blocks B.C. family's bid to move older house onto property
When Paul Myers and Jessica Evans looked at moving an existing house onto their property, they discovered that the City of Courtenay updated its bylaws earlier this year to only allow that option for homes less than 15 years old.
Up to a year's wait for speech and language pathologist, mom told
A mother in B.C.'s Comox Valley says she was shocked to find out that it could take up to a year for her toddler to access treatment with a publicly-funded speech and language pathologist.
Even on 'wet coast' of Vancouver Island, wildfire worries grow
Despite Vancouver Island's reputation for its mild coastal climate, a growing number of residents there are looking into protecting their properties against potential wildfires.