B.C. crisis support workers welcome new 988 suicide helpline
Canadians have a new mental-health support system as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health launches 988, a suicide crisis helpline.
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B.C. humanitarian group vows to keep fundraising to support Ukraine
For the past year and a half, Ruslan Tymcyk has been leading a tank brigade on the front lines in the east of Ukraine, defending his country against the Russian invasion.
B.C. files application for Canada's first unexplained wealth order: minister
The British Columbia government has filed the first-ever application to secure an unexplained wealth order in Canada, the province's solicitor general said, calling the orders a “powerful tool” to clamp down on the proceeds of criminal activity.
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B.C. prosecutors consider charges against Victoria police officer after fatal shooting
British Columbia's police watchdog is asking the B.C. Prosecution Service to consider charges against a Victoria police officer who shot and killed a man two years ago.
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Missing Nanaimo woman found 'very cold,' transported to hospital for assessment
A 21-year-old Nanaimo woman who had been missing since Tuesday in the rugged woods southwest of the city has been found.
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East Sooke neighbourhood tap water unsafe for infants, authorities warn
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Thompson Rivers University volleyball player killed, two others injured in car crash
One member of the Thompson Rivers University men's volleyball team is dead and two more are in critical condition following a car crash Wednesday in Kamloops.
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Man wearing Santa suit arrested after waving replica gun in Victoria, police say
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Inquiry into involuntary detention of vulnerable adults launched in B.C.
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A 'predator' at CSIS: B.C. officers allege rape, harassment and a toxic workplace culture
Four officers with the B.C. CSIS physical surveillance unit who say it was a toxic workplace where bullying, harassment and worse went unchecked, and where young female officers were victimized.
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Saanich 98-year-old's rebellious youth led to meaningful moment during Second World War
When Ronnie Butcher is not playing bingo with a friend, the 98-year-old is telling jokes she declines to repeat.
Victoria 11-year-old with autism creates compassionate robot companion
While dogs have long been dubbed 'man’s best friend,' Alex Rose is walking his pup during a break from creating a companion for everyone.
How dozens of dogs helped a Victoria man overcome adversity and bring a community together
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Saanich girl with life-threatening condition donates thousands of dollars worth of toys to hospital
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Victoria nurse inspired by watching otters care for each other
Alone on a log, an otter seems to be having one of those days. Walking along the beach, Winnie Tse definitely is.
Vancouver Island 10-year-old faces fears to teach lesson about mental health
There's a big lesson from a young person about finding the courage to vanquish the Worry Monster in all of us.
B.C. senior shocked to find family connection at French war grave
When he first arrived at the Canadian War Cemetery near Juno Beach, Brad Palin was overwhelmed seeing more than 2,000 graves.
Colwood musician inspired by late father's love of The Beatles to record at Abbey Road
There is also no doubt Justin Hewitt is grateful for how his father inspired him to fill his heart with song again.
Victoria woman overcomes adversity to find 'happy place' under the sea
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Sooke man who claimed stranger attacked his dog charged with mischief, causing suffering to animal
Mounties say a 32-year-old man from Sooke, B.C., has been charged after he falsely reported that a stranger attacked his dog with a blunt weapon.
Watchdog says RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices B.C. resource protests
The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing "significant delays" to an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests against energy and logging projects.
Vancouver Island First Nation votes to reclaim authority over child and family services
A Vancouver Island First Nation has voted to reclaim full authority over child and family services for its members.
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