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BC Transit hikes bus fares in Victoria, Nanaimo, citing rising operating costs

BC Transit hikes bus fares in Victoria, Nanaimo, citing rising operating costs

BC Transit is raising fares for bus riders in Victoria and Nanaimo, B.C., starting next month, citing rising operating costs and increasing demand for services.

Victoria’s Cafe Malabar defying odds in difficult market

Victoria’s Cafe Malabar defying odds in difficult market

B.C. man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for murder in Northwest Territories

B.C. man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for murder in Northwest Territories

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B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

Ottawa provides $20M for B.C.'s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Ottawa provides $20M for B.C.'s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war

Alleged purse-snatcher charged with robbery on Vancouver Island

Alleged purse-snatcher charged with robbery on Vancouver Island

New recovery program opens in View Royal, expanding treatment options for women

New recovery program opens in View Royal, expanding treatment options for women

4 Canadians were executed by China earlier this year, Joly confirms

4 Canadians were executed by China earlier this year, Joly confirms

BC Ferries cancels several sailings due to wind warning

BC Ferries cancels several sailings due to wind warning

Only 4% of B.C. youth are getting the right amount of exercise, sleep and screen time, study says

Only 4% of B.C. youth are getting the right amount of exercise, sleep and screen time, study says

Social media influencer Dan Bilzerian found in contempt of court in B.C.

Social media influencer Dan Bilzerian found in contempt of court in B.C.

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

B.C. man builds community by sweeping sidewalk for a decadeOpens in new window

8-year-old publishes books after dictating stories to dad

8-year-old publishes books after dictating stories to dad

March 14, 2025 at 7:36PM EDT

B.C. teen inspired by late mom to write empowering song

B.C. teen inspired by late mom to write empowering song

March 13, 2025 at 1:22PM EDT

RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

‘I trusted them’: Vancouver Island woman alleges convicted fraudster took out $95K in loans in her name

‘I trusted them’: Vancouver Island woman alleges convicted fraudster took out $95K in loans in her name

Nearly 2 dozen B.C. real estate professionals face sanctions for working with fake mortgage brokerOpens in new window

B.C. court upholds foreign buyers tax against permanent residents who used Chinese company to buy property

B.C. court upholds foreign buyers tax against permanent residents who used Chinese company to buy property

March 12, 2025 at 6:25PM EDT

Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says

Slower B.C. real estate sales blamed on U.S. tariff uncertainty, association says

March 11, 2025 at 2:42PM EDT

Two-goal game 'a building block' for Vancouver Canucks winger Brock BoeserOpens in new window

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

March 19, 2025 at 5:19PM EDT

Alleged purse-snatcher charged with robbery on Vancouver Island

Alleged purse-snatcher charged with robbery on Vancouver Island

March 19, 2025 at 3:45PM EDT

From flight delays to food poisoning, these are the travel horror stories shared by Ontario residentsOpens in new window

Astronauts return to Earth after spending 9 months in spaceOpens in new window

Meat masterpieces by Ont. artist Barbara Salsberg MathewsOpens in new window

Blue Jays share new menu items for 2025/26 seasonOpens in new window

‘We apologize deeply’: Controversial Vancouver ad removed after public backlash

‘We apologize deeply’: Controversial Vancouver ad removed after public backlash

Richmond-based Herbaland is apologizing after an advertisement referencing ‘the 51st state’ was blasted by the public.

Buying out-of-province alcohol is ‘slow process,’ business owners say

Buying out-of-province alcohol is ‘slow process,’ business owners say

Rodents prompt inspection at Saint John elementary school

Rodents prompt inspection at Saint John elementary school

Sask. budget prioritizes affordability promises, forecasts small surplus amidst trade war

Sask. budget prioritizes affordability promises, forecasts small surplus amidst trade war

Former B.C. teacher disciplined for misconduct that ‘approached grooming’

Former B.C. teacher disciplined for misconduct that ‘approached grooming’

Canada should raise retirement age to 67 to address labour shortages: report

Canada should raise retirement age to 67 to address labour shortages: report

Kemptville, Ont. woman says recently bought sausage from Costco contained piece of metal

Kemptville, Ont. woman says recently bought sausage from Costco contained piece of metal

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