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165 people died from toxic drugs in April, BC Coroners Service says

Latest data follows 6 consecutive months where fewer than 160 toxic drug deaths were reported

Jun 24, 2025 3:26 PM Read more >

Explosive trend: Fires caused by lithium ion batteries on the rise in B.C.

8 such fires in Surrey so far this year, Vancouver seeing an average 20% increase each year

Jun 24, 2025 2:55 PM Read more >

Experts discover southern resident orcas use kelp for social grooming

Whales' interaction with bull kelp called a 'unique behaviour' by researchers at the Center for Whale Research

Jun 24, 2025 2:43 PM Read more >

Work begins on $400M ferry terminal in Victoria's Inner Harbour

The Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project will cost $416 million and is expected to be complete in 2028

Jun 24, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

3 cases of 'locally acquired' measles confirmed in Chilliwack

Exposure to measles may have occurred June 16-18 at 4 Chilliwack locations

Jun 24, 2025 12:53 PM Read more >

Youth seriously injured in Okanagan grad party stabbing: RCMP

18-year-old suspect arrested and released pending future court date

Jun 24, 2025 12:50 PM Read more >

Chilliwack fentanyl dealer handed 28-month jail sentence

Tammi Wood was trafficking 'particularly harmful' mix of drugs in 2021, judge says

Jun 24, 2025 12:23 PM Read more >

Nuisance lights bylaw floated by Vancouver Island councillor

Coun. Scott Harrison received complaint from resident about LED lights

Jun 24, 2025 12:20 PM Read more >

Lake Country teen in unsafe minivan ride caught speeding 160 km/h without licence

'This had all the ingredients of an imminent tragedy'

Jun 24, 2025 11:52 AM Read more >

Hosting 7 FIFA World Cup games could now cost B.C. up to $624M

However, B.C. says including estimated revenue, costs remain between $85M and $145 – the same as 2024 estimates

Jun 24, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >