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Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Three confirmed dead in Monday fire on Maple Bay Road

Two more bodies were found when crews were able to do a full check of the home, North Cowichan’s fire chief said Wednesday.
UVic men scary good as ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ West basketball season opens Thursday

UVic men scary good as ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ West basketball season opens Thursday

Vikes teams visit Trinity Western
Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, says scientist

Atmospheric rivers could raise sea levels, drive flooding in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, says scientist

More powerful atmospheric rivers could lead to higher storm surges and flooding in the future, finds study.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, day before MAID procedure

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, day before MAID procedure

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge has granted an urgent injunction stopping a woman's medically assisted death, the day before it was scheduled to take place in Vancouver.
'Comeback Kid' of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ election says NDP must adapt and build bridges

'Comeback Kid' of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ election says NDP must adapt and build bridges

Garry Begg's slim win over the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Conservative candidate in Surrey-Guildford is still subject to a judicial recount, but for now it gives the NDP the 47 seats needed to form a majority in British Columbia's 93-seat legislature.
Nine-metre flames reported in Campbell River-area house fire

Nine-metre flames reported in Campbell River-area house fire

Residents were in the Island Highway home when the Tuesday-evening fire started but got out safely
Cocaine, fentanyl found in search of suspected Langford drug-trafficking house

Cocaine, fentanyl found in search of suspected Langford drug-trafficking house

About 583 grams of cocaine, 95 grams of fentanyl and 111 grams of methamphetamine were found in the search
Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ expert

Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ expert

Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black says they play an increasingly vital role in demonstrating election integrity.
$300-million proposal for Mayfair Lanes site wins Saanich council backing

$300-million proposal for Mayfair Lanes site wins Saanich council backing

The development will feature three towers ranging from 21 to 24 storeys, 555 rental residential units, commercial space and a Real Canadian Superstore outlet
Ferry sailings resume as wind warnings lifted for Vancouver Island

Ferry sailings resume as wind warnings lifted for Vancouver Island

High winds are expected from Nanoose Bay to Campbell River as well as in Greater Victoria.