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Tofino turns down massive housing proposal

“Density is affordability. It’s that simple.”

Sep 8, 2017 12:20 PM Read more >

Rich Coleman: A betrayal if any Liberal MLA is speaker

B.C. Liberals interim leader Rich Coleman says nobody is being kicked out of caucus, and that no MLA’s will stand for speaker, one day before Abbotsford MLA Darryl Plecas is named speaker.

Sep 8, 2017 12:10 PM Read more >

B.C. school district blocks access to social media in the classroom

Students can’t access Netflix, Snapchat, Instagram or Facebook when on school Wi-Fi

Sep 8, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island school says ‘no’ to pop and juice

Water is the only option for thirsty students during this trial run at an elementary school in Duncan’s Cowichan Valley.

Sep 8, 2017 11:20 AM Read more >

B.C. MLA defies own party, named Speaker

Liberal MLA Darryl Plecas nonimated as new legislature Speaker

Sep 8, 2017 10:15 AM Read more >

As Hurricane Irma spins, Cuba evacuates

Hurricane Irma spins, Cuba evacuate and Floridians are emptying stores

Sep 8, 2017 8:10 AM Read more >

Mexico hit by one of biggest quakes ever

At least 15 were killed after Mexico was hit by one of biggest quakes ever

Sep 8, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Toxic algae near Kamloops, possibly linked to cattle deaths, sick dogs

The B.C. Environment Ministry website says the bacteria can cause skin rashes to stomach cramps

Sep 8, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Supreme Court rules on Maple Ridge pair’s trial in India

Decision made after case involving the murder of former Pitt Meadows secondary student

Sep 8, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Buckerfields commits to “living wage” for employees

Duncan-based company said it was the right thing to do

Sep 8, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >