No more discount for sheets of bus ticket as of May 1, B.C. Transit says: Starting May 1, a sheet of 10 bus tickets will cost $25 instead of $22.50
timescolonist.com/local-news/no-more-discount-for-sheets-of-bus-ticket-as-of-may-1-bc-transit-says-8607951
B.C. construction sector seeks support as workers shortage, late payments persist
timescolonist.com/national-business/bc-construction-sector-seeks-support-as-workers-shortage-late-payments-persist-8607483
Missing man's vehicle located at Englishman River Falls Park: Arrowsmith Search and Rescue joined Oceanside RCMP in a search of the park and surrounding area on ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/missing-mans-vehicle-located-at-englishman-river-falls-park-8607745
Police aim to find taggers who left their mark on five Langford buildings: Buildings on Jacklin Road, Sooke Road and Dunford Avenue were all hit with the same ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-aim-to-find-taggers-who-left-their-mark-on-five-langford-buildings-8607576
Snowbirds return for Comox Air Show: The May 18 event celebrates the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100 years of service as a distinct military element
timescolonist.com/local-news/snowbirds-return-for-comox-air-show-8604952
Calls increase for cardiac catheterization lab at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
timescolonist.com/local-news/calls-increase-for-cardiac-catheterization-lab-at-nanaimo-regional-general-hospital-8604911
Victoria computer pioneer signs off after 50 years: Ed Life started Tecnet to service and support computers in 1974. Now he’s handing over the reins.
timescolonist.com/business/victoria-computer-pioneer-signs-off-after-50-years-8603808
Orphaned B.C. orca may be eating fish, vet says, as rescuers plan new strategy: Rescue crews have been regrouping and planning a new strategy after being ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/orphaned-bc-orca-may-be-eating-fish-vet-says-as-rescuers-plan-new-strategy-8605439
Family of woman killed by Victoria police hopes public hearing brings answers: Victoria police officer Ron Kirkwood faces allegations of abuse of authority and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/family-of-woman-killed-by-victoria-police-hopes-public-hearing-brings-closure-8605255
Emerson the elephant seal back in town just days after being relocated: The elephant seal has been relocated several times but keeps returning to Greater ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/emerson-the-elephant-seal-back-in-town-just-days-after-being-relocated-8604685
Victoria has to keep up pace on greenhouse-gas reductions to hit 2030 target: Victoria saw an increased reduction of emissions between 2019 and 2022 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-has-to-keep-up-pace-on-greenhouse-gas-reductions-to-hit-2030-target-8602446
Victoria, Nanaimo among B.C. cities getting new complex-care housing units: B.C. launched complex-care housing services in 2022 and supports are in place for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-to-add-240-complex-care-housing-units-in-communities-throughout-the-province-8605013
First new west coast navy ship in 25 years arrives at CFB Esquimalt: Several members from the west coast who had flown to Halifax in January to begin work on the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/first-new-west-coast-navy-ship-in-25-years-arrives-at-cfb-esquimalt-8604590
Stabbing in downtown Victoria Monday the seventh since March 1: Traffic officers were flagged down about 10:30 a.m. Monday and told about a stabbing in the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/stabbing-in-downtown-victoria-monday-the-seventh-since-march-1-8604776
One person airlifted to hospital following Stz'uminus First Nation fire: The First Nation is warning residents to stay clear of the house due to structural ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/one-person-airlifted-to-hospital-following-stzuminus-first-nation-fire-8604729
Carriage horse's fall in James Bay stemmed from harness malfunction: owner: A long-time opponent of the horse-and-carriage business accused the company of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/carriage-horses-fall-in-james-bay-stemmed-from-harness-malfunction-owner-8604213
Eleven people out of homes after fire at Esquimalt apartment: The fire started in a vacant suite and spread onto the balcony, Esquimalt’s fire chief says ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/eleven-people-out-of-homes-after-fire-at-esquimalt-apartment-8604109
An aging fleet, growing demand, spiralling costs: Rough seas for BC Ferries: It is one of the largest and most complex ferry systems in the world but decades of ...
timescolonist.com/transportation/an-aging-fleet-growing-demand-spiralling-costs-rough-seas-for-bc-ferries-8603457
Island communities highlight tsunami escape routes with high-ground hikes: A tsunami warning doesn’t mean you have to run for the highest mountain ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-communities-highlight-tsunami-escape-routes-with-high-ground-hikes-8602207
Our Community: Lawn bowling, classic boats, art auction, resilience grants: Members of the 101-year-old club will be on hand to demonstrate and give novices an ...
timescolonist.com/islander/april-14-community-lawn-bowling-classic-boats-art-auction-resilience-grants-8598056
Eight years since B.C. declared public health emergency, toxic drug crisis rages on
timescolonist.com/local-news/eight-years-since-bc-declared-public-health-emergency-toxic-drug-crisis-rages-on-8599155
Decades in the making, B.C. signs agreement handing over title to Haida Gwaii: The deal recognizes the First Nation's title throughout Haida Gwaii ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/decades-in-the-making-bc-signs-agreement-handing-over-title-to-haida-gwaii-8599121
Music programs and counsellors feeling the pinch in Greater Victoria School District budget
timescolonist.com/local-news/music-programs-and-counsellors-feeling-the-pinch-in-greater-victoria-school-district-budget-8598030
New-era naval ship arrives at CFB Esquimalt on Monday: HMCS Max Bernays left Halifax on March 11, made its way through the Panama Canal and is now heading north ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-era-naval-ship-arrives-at-cfb-esquimalt-on-monday-8598032
Veteran aims to honour 19th-century all-Black Victoria regiment with monument: Several of the men in the Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps had volunteered to serve in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/veteran-aims-to-honour-19th-century-all-black-victoria-regiment-with-monument-8598014
Hiker stuck in mud up to his hips for hours on Juan de Fuca trail: Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue was called after a hiker on the trail sank down to his hips in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/hiker-stuck-in-mud-up-to-his-hips-for-hours-on-juan-de-fuca-trail-8598028
Three smaller Island communities now have full-time ambulance coverage: Gabriola Island, Gold River and Quadra Island were upgraded to 24/7 full-time ambulance ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/three-smaller-island-communities-now-have-full-time-ambulance-coverage-8593693
Social service providers in Sooke grapple with rising cost of living: Coun. Al Beddows, who is on the Sooke Food Bank’s board of directors, told council this ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/social-service-providers-in-sooke-grapple-with-rising-cost-of-living-8598036
Child-care centre added to Campbell River school: The Ministry of Education partnered with the Campbell River School District to create the spaces ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/child-care-centre-added-to-campbell-river-school-8598034
Relocated celebrity seal has possibly returned to the Gorge: An incredible feat if Emerson has returned so soon, officials says
timescolonist.com/local-news/relocated-celebrity-seal-has-possibly-returned-to-the-gorge-8597616
Filming in Nanaimo will close some downtown streets: Phased closings are expected from April 22 to May 31
timescolonist.com/local-news/filming-in-nanaimo-will-close-some-downtown-streets-8597223
Cougar sighted in Saanich backyard near Marigold Park: No reports of further sightings on Saturday.
timescolonist.com/local-news/cougar-sighted-in-saanich-backyard-near-marigold-park-8597215
Victoria temple planned for Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints: The design, location and construction timeline for the temple, which would be the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-temple-planned-for-church-of-jesus-christ-and-latter-day-saints-8592522
Short-term rental owners fighting against province and City of Victoria: Mason runs Amala Vacation Rental Solutions Ltd. with Ryan Sawatsky, where client numbers ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/short-term-rental-owners-fighting-against-province-and-city-of-victoria-8596130
Surrey man loses appeal in road rage incident that led to stabbings: Fight started when two drivers were stopped at a red light and showed the middle finger to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/surrey-man-loses-appeal-in-road-rage-incident-that-led-to-stabbings-8596165
Victim identified in late-night fatal stabbing on Douglas Street: Nicholson lived in Cool Aid’s Crosstown housing facility at Douglas and Burnside ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victim-identified-in-late-night-fatal-stabbing-on-douglas-street-8596154
$12.9M for rural infrastructure projects on Vancouver Island: The province is funding the projects through its $66-million rural economic diversification and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/129m-for-rural-infrastructure-projects-on-vancouver-island-8596161
CRD sets new watering restrictions beginning May 1: Effective May 1, a new overnight schedule will be in place for timed/automatic irrigation systems and during ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/crd-sets-new-watering-restrictions-beginning-may-1-8596152
Landowner asks Central Saanich to reconsider expropriation of land: Park Place Seniors Living has owned the 0.9-hectare parcel of land on Hovey Road since 2006 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/landowner-asks-central-saanich-to-reconsider-expropriation-of-land-8596150
Public hearing into fatal 2019 shooting of woman by Victoria police officer starts Monday
timescolonist.com/local-news/public-hearing-into-fatal-2019-shooting-of-woman-by-victoria-police-officer-starts-monday-8596163
Kid entrepreneurs pitch their products at the Bay Centre: Students will offer a variety of products that they make themselves, re-purpose or re-sell ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/kid-entrepreneurs-pitch-their-products-at-the-bay-centre-8596156
Family calls for changes after Victoria man dies hours after being discharged from Royal Jubilee
timescolonist.com/local-news/family-calls-for-changes-after-victoria-man-dies-hours-after-being-discharged-from-royal-jubilee-8596134
BC United leader says solution to illicit drugs in hospitals is 'just say no': Kevin Falcon says he would ban open drug use in hospitals
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-united-leader-says-solution-to-illicit-drugs-in-hospitals-is-just-say-no-8592419
'Very smart' B.C. orca calf evades rescuers, forcing switch in tactics: ZEBALLOS, B.C. — A "very smart" orca calf trapped in a remote B.C. lagoon managed to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/very-smart-bc-orca-calf-evades-rescuers-forcing-switch-in-tactics-8591428
West Shore RCMP warn of Taylor Swift ticket scam: Police have received at least four complaints from people who paid for Taylor Swift concert tickets but never ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/west-shore-rcmp-warn-of-taylor-swift-ticket-scam-8594427
Accused B.C. killer thought victim was a zombie: James Turok has been found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder in the 2022 Nanaimo stabbing ...
vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/convicted-bc-killer-thought-victim-was-a-zombie-8594230
Short-term-rental-unit owners file lawsuit against province and City of Victoria: Enforcement against short-term units is to start May 1. New law bans most ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/short-term-rental-unit-owners-file-lawsuit-against-province-and-city-of-victoria-8590100
Central Saanich expropriates land for civic facilities, after failing to reach deal with owner
timescolonist.com/local-news/central-saanich-expropriates-land-for-civic-facilities-after-failing-to-reach-deal-with-owner-8589260
Unhoused people struggle to get seized belongings back: advocates: Advocates for the unhoused who gathered at Victoria City Hall Thursday evening also called for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/unhoused-people-struggle-to-get-seized-belongings-back-advocates-8589436
Portal shows capital region areas most vulnerable to extreme heat: Heat-exposure maps show urban heat islands — high concentrations of people ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/portal-shows-capital-region-areas-most-vulnerable-to-extreme-heat-8589195
Victoria asks province to change remuneration rules: The move comes a week after Victoria councillors stepped back from voting themselves a 25 per cent raise ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-asks-province-to-change-remuneration-rules-8590124
City honours legendary umpire Doug Hudlin with street signs near ballpark: Higgins Street, which runs along the outfield of Jerry Hale Field, will soon have a ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/city-honours-legendary-umpire-doug-hudlin-with-street-signs-near-ballpark-8588993
Need for alternate access to Port Alberni on agenda as Island municipalities meet
timescolonist.com/local-news/need-for-alternate-access-to-port-alberni-on-agenda-as-island-municipalities-meet-8589243
Boat aground on Gonzales Beach 'being monitored:' coast guard; person still aboard
timescolonist.com/local-news/boat-aground-on-gonzales-beach-being-monitored-coast-guard-8589384
B.C. judge rejects bid to throw out Ibrahim Ali's conviction for teen girl's murder
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-judge-rejects-bid-to-throw-out-ibrahim-alis-conviction-for-teen-girls-murder-8589694
B.C. tables anti-racism legislation, promises to hold public bodies accountable: Promises to hold public bodies accountable
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-tables-anti-racism-legislation-promises-to-hold-public-bodies-accountable-8589686
Island town rallies around killer whale calf rescue effort: Customer traffic at the small Canada Post outlet at Zeballos has been extra busy over the past two ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-town-rallies-around-killer-whale-calf-rescue-effort-8589681
Scammers impersonating officers to steal from seniors: New Westminster, B.C., police
timescolonist.com/local-news/scammers-impersonating-officers-to-steal-from-seniors-new-westminster-bc-police-8588205
B.C. plans law allowing police to arrest or ticket over school disruptions: The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that it says will put in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-plans-law-allowing-police-to-arrest-or-ticket-over-school-disruptions-8588150
Weigh in on life in capital region in Vital Signs survey: The responses are paired with statistics to produce the annual Victoria Vital Signs report ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/weigh-in-on-life-in-capital-region-in-vital-signs-survey-8587970
New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors: Health Minister Adrian Dix says the goal is to reach out to everyone on the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-streamlined-registry-aims-to-speed-up-attaching-patients-to-family-doctors-8587112
Former bookkeeper charged in theft of $1.7 million from non-profit group: The money was used to buy such things as gold, cryptocurrency and a new vehicle ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/former-bookkeeper-charged-in-theft-of-17-million-from-non-profit-group-8586388
Lowest snowpack in B.C. since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns: The low snowpack, combined with warm weather, creates “signficantly elevated” drought ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/lowest-snowpack-in-bc-since-1970-sparks-drought-wildfire-concerns-8583665
Unmarked graves likely found in early research near Ahousaht: The first phase of research did not give an indication of how many unmarked graves there may be.
timescolonist.com/local-news/unmarked-graves-likely-found-in-early-research-near-ahousaht-8584229
Vic High's reopening welcomed by students, neighbouring businesses: The project to revamp and seismically upgrade the 1914 building began in 2020
timescolonist.com/local-news/vic-highs-reopening-welcomed-by-students-neighbouring-businesses-8584231
Tally of homeless people increases in Nanaimo: The 515 number is believed to represent just 60 percent of unhoused people in the Nanaimo region.
timescolonist.com/local-news/tally-of-homeless-people-increases-in-nanaimo-8584236
Hearing wraps on alleged $13-million Nanaimo crypto scam: The securities commission has alleged ezBtc and its sole director David Smillie lied to its customers ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/hearing-wraps-on-alleged-13-million-nanaimo-crypto-scam-8583439
B.C. Transit sending back loaner electric bus as it looks for new supplier: Proterra previously won a $20-million contract to provide B.C. Transit with 10 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-transit-sending-back-loaner-electric-bus-as-it-looks-for-new-supplier-8583370
Ucluelet seeks feedback on paid parking for visitors: The district is seeking feedback on a proposal to charge a flat rate to all visitors parking on the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/ucluelet-seeks-feedback-on-paid-parking-for-visitors-8583660
Royal B.C. Museum takes on collection of Terry Fox memorabilia: The collection includes the runner’s prosthetic legs and T-shirts and the bottle of ocean water ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/royal-bc-museum-takes-on-collection-of-terry-fox-memorabilia-8583633
Man wanted by Comox Valley RCMP on criminal harassment, other charges: Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year old Brandon Lee Dehaas ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-wanted-by-comox-valley-rcmp-on-criminal-harassment-other-charges-8583455
B.C. man acquitted of manslaughter in house party fight: Andrew Steve Alphonse was acquitted in the 2020 death of Richard Henry, 53, after the latter repeatedly ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-man-acquitted-of-manslaughter-in-house-party-fight-8579695
Police seek woman seen carrying wrong bags out of Comox Valley Airport: The bags, which contained a CPAP machine, prescription medication and expensive ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-seek-woman-seen-carrying-wrong-bags-out-of-comox-valley-airport-8580400
VicPD investigate fatal late-night stabbing on Douglas Street: Police say the stabbing occurred just before midnight Tuesday in the 2900-block of Douglas Street.
timescolonist.com/local-news/vicpd-investigate-fatal-late-night-stabbing-on-douglas-street-8579602
Esquimalt agrees to 26-storey tower, tallest building in municipality: Council signed off on a development permit for the 84-metre-tall building ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/esquimalt-agrees-to-26-storey-tower-tallest-building-in-municipality-8577220
B.C. Ferries pushes prepaid fares, increases reservation fee: Those booking passage on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen, Departure Bay, Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-ferries-pushes-prepaid-fares-increases-reservation-fee-8575979
Nurses say rules for illicit-drug use in hospitals won't work without enforcement
timescolonist.com/local-news/nurses-say-rules-for-illicit-drug-use-in-hospitals-wont-work-without-enforcement-8577135
Highlanders cease soccer operations in League1 B.C.: Decision yet to be made on Canadian Championship game against Pacific FC
timescolonist.com/sports/highlanders-cease-soccer-operations-in-league1-bc-8577812
Witnesses sought in Nanaimo assault involving 15-year-old girl: The girl, who was attacked by another girl she knew, was injured after being struck by a baton
timescolonist.com/local-news/witnesses-sought-in-nanaimo-assault-involving-15-year-old-girl-8577254
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