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Errors in UVic's response led to fatal overdose of student, independent report details
An independent report detailing the “choices and mistakes” that led to the overdose death of a first-year University of Victoria student in January 2024 has been released, casting new light on the circumstances of the incident and her parent’s fight for transparency in the year since.
Family of Indigenous youth who died in care calls on province for answers, accountability
Chantelle Williams's death became a focus during a heated question period in the Legislature on Wednesday afternoon.
Fired B.C. school trustees going to court to try to get their jobs back
The Greater Victoria school trustees who were fired by the province in January have filed a court petition to try to get their jobs back.
B.C. Ferries approved for 4 out of the 5 new vessels it had requested
The four approved vessels are diesel-battery hybrids to replace the aging Queens of Alberni, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Cowichan.
Tofino voted to opt into B.C.'s short-term rental rules. Now, it's backing out
Just over a year after the resort municipality of Tofino voted to opt in to provincial rules restricting short-term rentals, council has decided to ask the province if it can back out.
Greater Victoria woman fights for better animal controls after off-leash dog attack
Christine Allen says she wants more accountability for aggressive and dangerous dog owners, more specific rules around what it means for a dog to be "under control" in an off-leash park, and fines that automatically cover restitution costs.
Vancouver Island University president resigns under pressure from students and faculty
Deborah Saucier's last day on the job will be April 4.
Family of Indigenous B.C. youth who died in care say they believe she froze to death
Family members of Chantelle Williams, 18, who died after being found unresponsive outside on a freezing morning this past January, say they want answers from those responsible for her well-being.
B.C. Conservatives call on government to investigate death of Indigenous teen
Party claims a "crisis of accountability" in province's child and youth welfare system and "broader systemic failures that continue to put Indigenous children at risk."
Rainfall warnings in effect in Metro Vancouver after weekend drenching
Two landslides were reported in Port Coquitlam over the weekend as rain fell across the region. Environment Canada says up to 120 mm of rain can be expected by Tuesday morning.
More British Columbians choosing local spring break vacations amid U.S.-Canada tensions
Data shows a 25 per cent decrease in B.C. cars heading south of the border over the past month. The shift comes amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. and several threats from President Donald Trump to annex Canada as the 51st state.
B.C. has recruited hundreds of family doctors. It's still not enough
Even people who have a family care clinic say they face long waits to get an appointment, while thousands more compete for slots at walk-in clinics.
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University of Victoria takes revenge on Calgary with tournament win
The UVic Vikes won the U Sports national title in Vancouver last weekend, beating the Calgary Dinos 82-53. Tournament MVP Sam Maillet said that Victoria took revenge on Calgary, which had beaten them earlier in the conference tournament.
Investors with B.C. Ponzi schemer Greg Martel now facing court clawback of profits
A court-appointed receiver overseeing the Victoria fraudster's case has announced that it is seeking to recoup millions of dollars paid out to over 500 investors.
'All the stages of grief': Investors speak out about B.C. Ponzi nightmare
Greg Martel disappeared in 2023 when his financial house of cards began collapsing under the weight of lawsuits brought by angry investors wanting their money back.
Calls for government support intensify as 3rd Vancouver Island Indigenous group declares state of emergency
The Homalco Nation is the third Indigenous group on Vancouver Island to declare a state of emergency due to the toxic drug crisis and has joined calls for federal and provincial government leaders to take urgent action and provide resources to address these issues.
Man, 18, dead in early morning Stanley Park crash, police say
One man is dead and another was sent to hospital after an early morning crash in Vancouver's Stanley Park, police say.
2 die on Victoria streets little more than an hour apart as Island Health issues drug toxicity warning
Two people died a little over an hour apart in Victoria on Monday, Victoria police and the B.C. Coroners Service have confirmed
K'ómoks First Nation members vote overwhelmingly in favour of modern treaty
The chief of the K'ómoks First Nation on Vancouver Island says members have voted in favour of both a treaty and constitution, opening the door for the nation to reclaim a culture that faced eradication under the Indian Act.
B.C. log rolling world champion Jube Wickheim dies at 91
Jube Wickheim's log rolling hobby turned into a job, and he started travelling the world, visiting places like Sweden, South America and Japan. He won the world championship 10 times between 1956 and 1969.
Indigenous language now included on Ucluelet bus stop signs — a first for B.C. Transit
B.C. Transit says this is the first time an Indigenous language has been included on its signs anywhere within its system, but it does plan to work with other communities to include local language in other communities.
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake 'lightly felt' in Victoria
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded around 60 kilometres south of Victoria on Wednesday, officials said, in what is the latest quake to be felt in southwest B.C. over the last two weeks.
Canada's oldest Second World War veteran dies just shy of 110th birthday
Albert Middleton, the man believed to be Canada's oldest living Second World War veteran, has died just shy of 110 years old. 'He didn't take no guff from anybody,' his son says.
Artists say live music venues in B.C. must be protected — but it'll require help from municipal governments
Some cities have music strategies to preserve culture, but some worry they're not doing enough.
Intense pollen season to begin in southwest B.C. this weekend, expert warns
Get your tissues and allergy medicines ready if you live in southwestern British Columbia, where an expert predicts an intense pollen season is on the way.