$110 ICBC rebate coming for eligible drivers, no increase to basic insurance until 2026
Millions of eligible B.C. drivers will receive a rebate before the end of July, ICBC's CEO announced Wednesday.
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Victoria cyclist accused of spitting into car surrenders to police
Police in Victoria say a cyclist who allegedly spat into the open window of a passing car last month has surrendered at police headquarters.
London Drugs president apologizes for cyberattack shutdown as investigation continues
The head of London Drugs is apologizing to customers after all the retailer's stores in Western Canada were shuttered last month by a cybersecurity breach that remains under investigation.
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Military judge orders suspended jail sentence, $3K fine for B.C. sailor who stole from shipmates
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Grieving B.C. family seeks apology over paranormal TV show as network removes broadcast
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Ottawa approves B.C.'s request to recriminalize drug use in public spaces
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London Drugs reopens all stores across Western Canada after cyberattack
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Victoria police release photo of cyclist alleged to have spit into open car window
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B.C. man's sand sculpture park a lesson in creativity, catastrophe and resilience
When Damon Langlois visited the beach as a boy, he never would have imagined how significant sand would become in his life.
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Vancouver Island man realizes childhood dream alongside Hollywood icon
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Dash cam catches moment suspected drunk driver hits parked car, sends it careening into North Shore flower shop
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Vancouver statues get custom Canucks jerseys
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Scorpion venom research company did not commit misconduct, B.C. regulator rules
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