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Victoria adds more opportunities for public to address council

Victoria adds more opportunities for public to address council

Only one evening council meeting will be held each month, and as many as 15 members of the public can address council on any topic
Sooke-area wildfire grows to 188 hectares, but 'trending away' from town

Sooke-area wildfire grows to 188 hectares, but 'trending away' from town

Firefighters are working the flanks of the fire closest to the community and the watershed, the B.C. Wildfire Service says
Residents dismayed after Victoria agrees to allow social-services centres throughout city

Residents dismayed after Victoria agrees to allow social-services centres throughout city

Council voted 6-3 to adopt amendments to its zoning bylaw that will allow temporary social-services centres anywhere in the city, as long as they meet certain conditions
No charges in death of Oak Bay municipal worker

No charges in death of Oak Bay municipal worker

The 66-year-old woman who struck and killed Steve Seekins last year won’t face charges, Oak Bay police say
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reached a consent agreement after admitting to misrepresenting her academic credentials; more so, her claims of Indigenous ancestry may be supported by DNA testing.
'Pretty alarming': Gusty winds drive aggressive fire behaviour south of Golden

'Pretty alarming': Gusty winds drive aggressive fire behaviour south of Golden

Structures in Parson, rural Golden, have been destroyed by a wildfire but it's not clear at this time how many or what type.
B.C. sees uptick in water-related incidents during summer

B.C. sees uptick in water-related incidents during summer

Individual and community actions can mitigate fatalities, says lifesaving society director.
Richmond property investment firm suspended by securities commission

Richmond property investment firm suspended by securities commission

Richmond commercial property investment manager was deregistered for securities regulations violations.
RCMP issue public warning after Richmond, B.C., fraud victim loses more than $1.5M

RCMP issue public warning after Richmond, B.C., fraud victim loses more than $1.5M

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­have issued a public warning after a single victim reported losing more than $1.5 million in a fraud scheme. Richmond RCMP say it involved fraudsters posing as Chinese police officers.
Police identify two women found dead in Vancouver, say deaths aren't connected

Police identify two women found dead in Vancouver, say deaths aren't connected

VANCOUVER — Police in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­say they have identified the two women whose bodies were found on the shores of English Bay on Sunday and Monday. Sgt.