19+ hour, 48+ min ago   (273+ words) The Comox Valley Regional District is rolling out two new transit fare programs aimed at making public transportation more affordable for low-income residents who may not qualify for existing provincial discounts. The Emergency Transit Assistance Program (ETAP) and CVRD GO…...

20+ hour, 56+ min ago   (241+ words) Think your pet has what it takes to be a beer-label star? The BC SPCA is giving B.C. pet owners a chance to put their furry — or feathered — friends on a limited-edition Yellow Dog Brewing beer can. The fifth annual Make…...

21+ hour, 35+ min ago   (299+ words) Protests are planned for the prime minister’s high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers…...

21+ hour, 50+ min ago   (241+ words) Bigfoot believers and those who are curious will have a chance to hear from several prominent researchers when a town hall dedicated to the legendary creature comes to Victoria this week. The Victoria Bigfoot Town Hall is set for Sept....

22+ hour, 4+ min ago   (418+ words) A new Netflix series filmed around Greater Victoria is putting a number of Vancouver Island businesses, landmarks and familiar landscapes in the international spotlight. Crew Girl, a series centered around competitive rowing, was released on Netflix this week after filming…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago   (651+ words) A new exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum explores how climate change is reshaping British Columbia’s ecosystems and impacting communities within the province. Watch the story below: “It’s hard to see the predictions that I learned about in, like,…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (351+ words) A Vancouver Island wildlife rescue is urging cat owners to reconsider letting their pets roam freely outdoors, saying cat attacks are its leading human-influenced cause of admissions. “Some animals sustain only minor injuries, while many others suffer irreparable fractures and…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (754+ words) With just over a month until municipal elections take place across B.C., a new player is entering the capital city’s political arena. For the first time in its 168 year history, the Victoria Firefighters union will be endorsing candidates for city council....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (397+ words) Work is now underway to replace all 140 red light and speed cameras across B.C. as part of a $67 million contract. The new cameras are being supplied and maintained for 10 years by Jenoptik Canada, with the $67 million covering the life of the…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (675+ words) Thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump’s most ardent followers have gathered in Dallas for “Trump-a-palooza” this week — and many are parroting the president’s constant bashing of Canada. Lona Heins from Tennessee said Canada is now “communist” and no longer shares the…...