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Cyclist accused of spitting into car surrenders to Victoria police

Cyclist accused of spitting into car surrenders to Victoria police

A motorist reported that a cyclist on a road bike at Dallas and Cook had spat at him and his father through an open passenger window
B.C. insurance corp. announces $110 vehicle rebate, rate increases on hold until 2026

B.C. insurance corp. announces $110 vehicle rebate, rate increases on hold until 2026

VICTORIA — Most drivers in British Columbia will receive a $110 vehicle insurance rebate this year. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.
Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

DUNCAN, B.C. — Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought to life in blue and green crayon rubbings by the thousands.
Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to Hawaii and Australia for half price

Save hundreds of dollars by adding a stop in a paradise.
Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

When officers arrived the suspect — who was holding a screwdriver — attempted to flee toward a crowd of bystanders who had gathered by the store’s entrance, police said.
Mountain biker rescued but trails damaged after North Van crew's truck gets stuck

Mountain biker rescued but trails damaged after North Van crew's truck gets stuck

Residents thought the damage was done by midnight off-roaders
B.C. drug deaths reach 192 in March; Ottawa approves request to prohibit public use

B.C. drug deaths reach 192 in March; Ottawa approves request to prohibit public use

VICTORIA — On the same day the British Columbia government's approach to the overdose crisis faces a major shift, the provincial coroner announced another 192 people were killed by illicit drugs in March.
Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Updated: With no floatel, what happens next with the LNG project in Squamish?

Province says District and WLNG need to figure out what’s next; WLNG says it will continue to work with the District.
Drama series based on Reena Virk's murder does 'great disservice,' says retired cop

Drama series based on Reena Virk's murder does 'great disservice,' says retired cop

A true crime drama based on the 1997 murder of British Columbia teen Reena Virk does “a great disservice” to the victim, her family and her community, says a retired cop who worked on the original investigation.
Road blockers’ ‘defence of necessity’ argument rejected

Road blockers’ ‘defence of necessity’ argument rejected

A provincial court judge rejected the defence that climate activists Howard Breen and Melanie Murray had no choice but to break the law when they blocked roads in Nanaimo