B.C. working with Ottawa to end open drug use in public spaces, including hospitals
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-working-with-ottawa-to-end-open-drug-use-in-public-spaces-including-hospitals-8660805
Police find vehicle linked to Duncan hit-and-run that killed teen: Leeann Joe, 17, was hit on the Trans-Canada Highway between Sherman and Green roads just ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-find-vehicle-linked-to-duncan-hit-and-run-that-killed-teen-8660391
Sidney tax hike drops to 5.94 per cent due to growth in tax base: The tax-revenue estimate before property assessments were finalized in March turned out to be ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sidney-tax-hike-drops-to-594-per-cent-due-to-growth-in-tax-base-8653971
Young orca swims free, escapes lagoon on its own: The orca calf swam out of the lagoon around 2:30 a.m. Friday during high tide, 34 days after she first became ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/young-orca-swims-free-escapes-lagoon-on-its-own-8658963
Langford launches fact-check portal, citing misinformation: The first edition tackles who decides where sidewalks go, and what’s happening with the Westhills ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/langford-launches-fact-check-portal-citing-misinformation-8655611
Inquest into B.C. police shooting deaths recommends emergency events be recorded: BURNABY, B.C. — An inquest jury looking into the police shooting deaths of a ...
timescolonist.com/national-news/inquest-into-bc-police-shooting-deaths-recommends-emergency-events-be-recorded-8656147
Kenyan refugee set to run TC 10K in his new hometown: Joshua Koromei, who arrived in a snowy Montreal last year, will be one of about 9,000 runners lacing up for ...
timescolonist.com/sports/kenyan-refugee-set-to-run-tc-10k-in-his-new-hometown-8655357
Oak Bay unlikely to meet provincial housing target, says report: Oak Bay’s goal was set at 664 new housing units over five years, with 56 in the first year ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-unlikely-to-meet-provincial-housing-target-says-report-8655977
First Nation wins title to part of its traditional territory on Nootka Island: The decision allows the nation to decide what to do with the land and to benefit ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/first-nation-wins-title-to-part-of-its-traditional-territory-on-nootka-island-8655813
TC book sale: Stonehenge, children and a mistaken donation: As our volunteers go through boxes, sorting books for the big sale on May 4 and 5 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/tc-book-sale-stonehenge-children-and-a-mistaken-donation-8651417
Victoria council sends rental project back to negotiating table: Below-market units promised in 2022 have been removed from plans for the 20-unit rental building ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-council-sends-rental-project-back-to-negotiating-table-8655921
Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes
timescolonist.com/national-news/opposition-bc-united-seeks-to-prevent-convicted-dangerous-offenders-from-name-changes-8655151
As measles cases spread, Island Health advises checking vaccination status: The respiratory infection can spread through the air and remain in a room for several ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/as-measles-cases-spread-island-health-advises-checking-vaccination-status-8655860
Wallace Drive closed southbound till mid-May: Southbound drivers are advised to take Stelly’s Cross Road to West Saanich Road
timescolonist.com/local-news/wallace-drive-closed-southbound-till-mid-may-8655963
Princess Anne's B.C. itinerary includes overnight trip on new navy ship: The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will be at the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-annes-bc-itinerary-includes-overnight-trip-on-new-navy-ship-8656044
Volunteers work in shifts to protect Emerson the elephant seal from gawkers: Volunteers are trying to protect the elephant seal from everything from ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/volunteers-work-in-shifts-to-protect-emerson-the-elephant-seal-from-gawkers-8650044
Managing withdrawal in hospital harder as street drugs get more potent: doctor: Use of highly concentrated illicit fentanyl in the community has made it tougher ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/managing-withdrawal-in-hospital-harder-as-street-drugs-get-more-potent-doctor-8649570
Parksville and Vancouver could face lawsuits if they don't drop prayers: The B.C. Humanist Association is threatening to sue Parksville, which opened its ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/parksville-and-vancouver-could-face-lawsuits-if-they-dont-drop-prayers-8648232
Princess Anne to visit Maritime Museum of B.C. during Victoria stop: The princess and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, are expected to meet with the museum’s board ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-to-visit-maritime-museum-of-bc-during-victoria-stop-8649411
Family of teen killed in Duncan hit-and-run urges driver to come forward: The victim, 17-year-old Leeann Joe, would have turned 18 next month.
timescolonist.com/local-news/family-of-teen-killed-in-duncan-hit-and-run-urges-driver-to-come-forward-8649935
Suspect in two carjackings arrested again in another attempt, break-in: The victim in Monday’s carjacking says she can’t believe the suspect was back on the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/suspect-in-two-carjackings-arrested-again-in-another-attempt-break-in-8649832
Reena Virk's killer thinks TV show about crime 'disrespectful': B.C. parole documents
timescolonist.com/local-news/reena-virks-killer-thinks-tv-show-about-crime-disrespectful-bc-parole-documents-8650151
Loaded sawed-off shotgun found during Nanaimo police bike patrol: Nanaimo RCMP say officers are finding “more and more” modified and replica firearms, bear spray ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/loaded-sawed-off-shotgun-found-during-nanaimo-police-bike-patrol-8649724
Man rescued by helicopter after 200-foot fall into Trent River: He was transported to hospital in Victoria with critical injuries after the helicopter was ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-rescued-by-helicopter-after-200-foot-fall-into-trent-river-8649651
Harbour Air signs letter of intent to buy electric engines for its seaplanes: The company says it has signed a letter of intent with Washington-based magniX to ...
timescolonist.com/business/harbour-air-signs-letter-of-intent-to-buy-electric-engines-for-its-seaplanes-8643292
Green Party deputy leader sentenced to 60 days for role in Fairy Creek protests: Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was convicted in January of seven ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/green-party-deputy-leader-sentenced-to-60-days-for-role-in-fairy-creek-protests-8648322
First humpback mom and calf return to Salish Sea: The first calf, likely about three months old, and its mother, “Black Pearl,” were spotted in Haro Strait last ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/first-humpback-mom-and-calf-return-to-salish-sea-8647608
REVIEW: Rap icon Ice Cube digs deep before 6,000 fans: Music fans love a success story, and Ice Cube has endured over nearly four decades as a performer
timescolonist.com/local-news/review-rap-icon-ice-cube-digs-deep-before-6000-fans-8647420
Donors provide $3M for Royal Roads research into geothermal energy: The university’s Cascade Institute says deep drilling has the potential to provide an ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/donors-provide-3m-for-royal-roads-research-into-geothermal-energy-8643586
Dad spots son's stolen bike on Pandora, gets it back after asking politely: A check of the serial number confirmed it was the son’s bike, which was stolen while ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/dad-spots-sons-stolen-bike-on-pandora-gets-it-back-after-asking-politely-8646548
Plan to re-imagine Saanich's Uptown corridor moving ahead: The hope is that new zoning designations will allow the district to encourage the redevelopment of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/plan-to-re-imagine-saanichs-uptown-corridor-moving-ahead-8644022
Island Health memo instructs nurses not to stop illicit drug use in hospitals: The memo dated March 12, which was raised in the legislature on Tuesday ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/island-health-memo-instructs-nurses-not-to-stop-illicit-drug-use-in-hospitals-8643871
One year later, no answers on evacuated Langford high-rise: Ashley MacDonald still has no answers about why she and other residents of RidgeView Place in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/one-year-later-no-answers-on-evacuated-langford-high-rise-8643879
Les Leyne: Aboriginal title for Haida Gwaii raises questions for private landowners
timescolonist.com/opinion/les-leyne-aboriginal-title-for-haida-gwaii-raises-questions-for-private-landowners-8643521
Campbell River tackles goldfish invasion in stormwater pond: This summer, when the pond is low, the city plans to pump it out in an attempt to eradicate the fish
timescolonist.com/local-news/campbell-river-tackles-goldfish-invasion-in-stormwater-pond-8641255
Victoria police chief says board 'deeply' underplaying importance of school liaison officers
timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-police-chief-says-board-deeply-underplaying-importance-of-school-liaison-officers-8643935
Princess Anne will spend time in both Victoria and Vancouver: The Royal Canadian Navy is hosting her stay in Canada from May 3-5, during which she will be ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-will-spend-time-in-both-victoria-and-vancouver-8643740
Child-care centre opens on former site of historic South Saanich School: Beacon Community Services will operate the ŚEŚIŚEJ Childcare Centre ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/child-care-centre-opens-on-former-site-of-historic-south-saanich-school-8643882
Saanich OKs food trucks and Christmas tree sales in parks: Currently, vendors require a temporary-use permit, which comes with a rigorous multi-department ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-oks-food-trucks-and-christmas-tree-sales-in-parks-8643996
B.C. places online harms bill on hold after agreement with Meta, X, TikTok, Snapchat
timescolonist.com/national-news/bc-places-online-harms-bill-on-hold-after-agreement-with-meta-x-tiktok-snapchat-8641277
B.C. prosecutors decline to lay charges against Mounties who shot Jared Lowndes: The British Columbia Prosecution Service says it has decided not to lay charges ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-prosecutors-decline-to-lay-charges-against-mounties-who-shot-jared-lowndes-8644104
IIO investigating after man injured in Port Alberni RCMP custody: B.C.’s police watchdog is looking into how and when the man was injured and what role, if any ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/iio-investigating-after-man-injured-in-port-alberni-rcmp-custody-8644029
Ombudsperson calls B.C.'s handling of youth confinement an embarrassment: VANCOUVER — B.C.'s ombudsperson says the Ministry of Children and Family Development ...
timescolonist.com/bc-news/ombudsperson-calls-bcs-handling-of-youth-confinement-an-embarrassment-8642127
Eight more Island communities to get provincial housing targets: Most of the 20 new communities targeted by the B.C. government are in Metro Vancouver and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/eight-more-island-communities-to-get-provincial-housing-targets-8643721
'Trees going up like Roman candles' as fire season starts early in B.C., Alberta: CARIBOO, B.C. — Susanne Langan first noticed the Burgess Creek wildfire from ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/trees-going-up-like-roman-candles-as-fire-season-starts-early-in-bc-alberta-8637544
Man arrested after Johnson Street carjacking; woman pushed aside while entering vehicle
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-arrested-after-johnson-street-carjacking-woman-pushed-aside-while-entering-vehicle-8642154
Lots of sorting to do ahead of Times Colonist book sale: The 2024 book sale takes place Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from 9 a.m ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/lots-of-work-to-do-ahead-of-times-colonist-book-sale-8637957
Nutty supply chain mixup leads to Loblaw losing truckload of walnuts: The grocery giant’s logistics company, responsible for delivering 25 pallets of walnuts to ...
timescolonist.com/bc-news/nutty-supply-chain-mixup-leads-to-loblaw-losing-truckload-of-walnuts-8639940
Billionaire owner of two Island malls bares soul on China, scandals and ‘horrific’ upbringing
timescolonist.com/business/billionaire-owner-of-three-bc-malls-bares-soul-on-china-scandals-and-her-horrific-upbringing-8640039
Tribune Bay campsite on Hornby to expand, include new walk-in sites: Under B.C. Parks’ concept plan, the existing campground would be reduced to 80 sites ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/tribune-bay-campsite-on-hornby-to-expand-include-new-walk-in-sites-8638121
Daring river rescue nets Arrowsmith Search and Rescue member a bravery decoration
timescolonist.com/local-news/daring-river-rescue-nets-arrowsmith-search-and-rescue-member-a-bravery-decoration-8637952
Major Nanaimo development moves ahead, despite First Nation concerns: The Snuneymuxw First Nation has said the land encompasses a historic village site
timescolonist.com/local-news/major-nanaimo-development-moves-ahead-despite-first-nation-concerns-8638238
Outdoor pet areas added to more B.C. Ferries vessels: Dogs on leashes and cats in carriers are now allowed in outdoor pet areas on the Horseshoe Bay-Departure ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/outdoor-pet-areas-added-to-more-bc-ferries-vessels-8638089
Two artificial turf fields open in Nanaimo: The new artificial turf fields with LED lighting at Harewood Centennial Park can be used day and night for soccer ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/two-artificial-turf-fields-open-in-nanaimo-8637843
'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature: VICTORIA — The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/historic-law-recognizing-haida-aboriginal-title-introduced-in-bc-legislature-8637995
'Everybody is exhausted': UVic unions speak out against budget cuts: A letter presented to Post-Secondary Education Minister Lisa Beare expressed concern about ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/everybody-is-exhausted-uvic-unions-speak-out-against-budget-cuts-8638250
Kayak found in the U.S. but brothers who left D'Arcy Island remain missing: The two brothers left D’Arcy Island in a teal blue two-person fibreglass kayak at ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/kayak-found-in-the-us-but-brothers-who-left-darcy-island-remain-missing-8632587
Princess Anne to visit Victoria in early May: The Princess Royal — the younger sister of King Charles — is set to visit the Victoria Therapeutic Riding ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/princess-anne-to-visit-victoria-in-early-may-8638162
Medical emergency delays ferry leaving from Swartz Bay: The noon sailing was delayed by 54 minutes, B.C. Ferries said
timescolonist.com/local-news/medical-emergency-delays-ferry-leaving-from-swartz-bay-8637965
Police look for grey Hyundai Elantra in connection with fatal Duncan crash: The vehicle, likely a 2011-13 model, likely has “significant damage” to the front ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-look-for-grey-hyundai-elantra-in-connection-with-fatal-duncan-crash-8637614
B.C. Ferries going back to in-person meetings after safety concerns: B.C. Ferries put the brakes on drop-in meetings after a woman at a meeting on the Sunshine ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-ferries-going-back-to-in-person-meetings-after-safety-concerns-8629225
Anglers urged to fish out invasive bass from Campbell River lake: Fishers are asked to catch as many smallmouth bass as possible from Echo Lake ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/anglers-urged-to-fish-out-invasive-bass-from-campbell-river-lake-8627288
North Saanich resident hopes to break world records on his e-longboard: Bradley Smith plans to travel 3,500 kilometres on his electric-powered longboard.
timescolonist.com/local-news/north-saanich-resident-hopes-to-break-world-records-on-his-e-longboard-8604604
Both sides in lawsuit over drone flying over ship-wrecking operation claim success in court
timescolonist.com/local-news/both-sides-in-lawsuit-over-drone-flying-over-ship-wrecking-operation-claim-success-in-court-8628343
Multiple early season wildfires burning in B.C.'s Cariboo and Prince George regions
timescolonist.com/bc-news/multiple-early-season-wildfires-burning-in-bcs-cariboo-and-prince-george-regions-8632670
Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds
timescolonist.com/local-news/whale-experts-confident-orca-calf-will-survive-find-family-if-rescue-plan-succeeds-8632211
No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says: Health authorities have differing approaches on how to deal with drug use in hospitals ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/no-plans-for-overdose-prevention-sites-at-all-bc-hospitals-dix-says-8626948
Home away from everything: A beach house on a remote island becomes a 10-year retreat
timescolonist.com/islander/home-away-from-everything-a-beach-house-on-a-remote-island-becomes-a-10-year-retreat-8631584
Nanaimo woman on trial for murder, dismemberment not 'battered partner,' says Crown
timescolonist.com/local-news/nanaimo-woman-on-trial-for-murder-dismemberment-not-battered-partner-says-crown-8630995
Bring us your books: Annual TC book drive continues Sunday: The book drive continues Sunday, April 21, with books accepted from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
timescolonist.com/local-news/bring-us-your-books-annual-tc-book-drive-continues-sunday-8631373
Parents fight loss of nature-based school program in Mill Bay: Q’shintul Mill Bay Nature School is set to shut down at the end of the school year ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/parents-fight-loss-of-nature-based-school-program-in-mill-bay-8628812
Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt: The two leaders toured a warship at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and discussed security issues.
timescolonist.com/local-news/trudeau-meets-with-president-of-poland-at-cfb-esquimalt-8631350
Drop off your books this weekend for the upcoming TC book sale: Books for the Times Colonist book drive and sale will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/drop-off-your-books-for-the-tc-book-sale-this-weekend-8617322
Accused in Humpback Road shooting found guilty of first-degree murder: Alex Knatchbell was lured to a secluded area in Langford in January 2020 and shot 12 times ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/accused-in-humpback-road-shooting-found-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-8629626
Trudeau visits UVic to tout funding for science, supports for students: The prime minister toured the University of Victoria’s CanAssist wing of the CARSA ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/trudeau-visits-uvic-to-tout-funding-for-science-supports-for-students-8629170
Trudeau stops at Victoria City Hall to chat with mayor: Afternoon traffic on Pandora Ave briefly halted as the prime minister’s motorcade pulled up in front of ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/trudeau-stops-at-victoria-city-hall-to-chat-with-mayor-8628431
Stolen items found stashed in Nanaimo wooded area includes search and rescue group's tools
timescolonist.com/local-news/stolen-items-found-stashed-in-nanaimo-wooded-area-includes-search-and-rescue-groups-tools-8626634
Bus rides free on Earth Day in Greater Victoria: B.C. Transit is making transit free for riders on April 22 in the capital region
timescolonist.com/local-news/bus-rides-free-on-earth-day-in-greater-victoria-8626434
Officer cleared after cyclist hit in Langford: The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. concluded poor sightlines made it “difficult if not impossible” for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/officer-cleared-after-cyclist-hit-in-langford-8626178
Cougar spotted on UVic campus hours before PM's visit: Trudeau was at UVic Friday morning to make a research and education-related announcement ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/cougar-spotted-on-uvic-campus-hours-before-pms-visit-8626118
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