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B.C. seeks ban on public drug use, dialing back decriminalization

The B.C. NDP has asked the federal government to recriminalize public drug use, marking a major shift in the province's approach to addressing the deadly overdose crisis.

Saanich to consider amalgamating fire department with Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay

Saanich council will be discussing a report Monday prepared by Saanich Fire Chief Michael Kaye on the merits of amalgamating the fire departments of Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and Saanich.

B.C. composer with debilitating condition realizes dream of scoring movie

When Art Kinarthy embarked upon this quest, he never could have imagined where it would ultimately lead.

Orca calf that was trapped in B.C. lagoon for weeks swims free

An orca calf that was stranded in a remote B.C. lagoon for weeks after her pregnant mother died swam out to freedom early Friday morning.

Vehicle involved in fatal B.C. hit-and-run crash located, police say

Mounties have found a vehicle believed to have struck and killed a young woman on Vancouver Island in a hit-and-run crash last week.

B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Federal authorities have issued a recall warning for a series of food products distributed in British Columbia due to possible Listeria contamination.

Vancouver Island community contemplates offering pensions to attract doctors

The supplies are all in place at Pure Medical Clinic in Colwood, but the beds in the examination rooms remain covered in plastic.

'Many witnesses' in area during deadly stabbing in White Rock, B.C., investigators say

Homicide detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in White Rock, B.C., say there were several witnesses in the area during the altercation between the 26-year-old victim and the perpetrator who remains at large.

Opposition BC United seeks to prevent convicted dangerous offenders from name changes

British Columbia's Opposition leader says community safety should come before protection of privacy rights for dangerous people.