Victoria youth custody centre to close

Vancouver Island jail has 56 regular employees, averages 15 young offenders. Some will go to Burnaby, others to Prince George

Apr 28, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Smart meter refusal fees trimmed

BC Hydro customers who cling to mechanical power meters will continue to pay $32.40 a month for manual meter readings

Apr 26, 2014 12:00 PM Read more >

Langford wins excellence award for City Centre Park

Municipality did a lot of things right in planning and building facilities, parks and rec association states

Apr 25, 2014 6:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island earthquake should serve as a wake-up call

Local emergency preparedness expert says most Islanders not ready for B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·˜the Big OneB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™

Apr 25, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Little movement as school strike starts

Education Minister Peter Fassbender says teachers' union could be called on to pay benefits if school disruption continues

Apr 24, 2014 8:00 PM Read more >

1.4 million flu shots a B.C. record

The return of H1N1 and some severe cases involving younger people prompted a big increase in seasonal influenza vaccinations

Apr 23, 2014 2:00 PM Read more >

6.7 quake rattles off Vancouver Island

6.7 earthquake rattles area off northern Vancouver Island; no tsunami expected

Apr 23, 2014 1:00 PM Read more >

Humpback whale no longer 'threatened' species

Critics say federal move aids proposed oil pipeline projects by removing critical habitat protection

Apr 22, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Farmers seek changes to ALC legislation

New BC Agriculture Council chair says secondary uses in Interior, Kootenay and North threaten sustainability of farming

Apr 21, 2014 10:00 AM Read more >

BCTF strike action starts Wednesday

Work-to-rule won't affect report cards or parent meetings, but teachers will restrict hours and refuse out-of-class supervision

Apr 17, 2014 5:00 PM Read more >