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Former Nanaimo teacher faces charges related to images of child sexual abuse

Former Nanaimo teacher faces charges related to images of child sexual abuse

Darrell Christopher Gilkes was hired as an on-call teacher in November 2022, but the district says it’s had no contact with him since he signed an undertaking not to practise in June 2023
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Deaths in correctional facilities trending upward, BC Coroners Service says

Deaths in correctional facilities trending upward, BC Coroners Service says

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says inmate deaths in the province have been trending upward. The agency says the deaths of 188 people in provincial and federal correctional facilities were reported between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2023.
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What flights are cheaper from Seattle or Bellingham than Vancouver?

What flights are cheaper from Seattle or Bellingham than Vancouver?

People who don't drive can take a train or bus to the Washington airports.
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Man charged for alleged violent domestic assault in West Vancouver

Man charged for alleged violent domestic assault in West Vancouver

One man is in custody following an incident that drew a large police presence to the British Properties Wednesday morning
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Police board to invite rights commissioner to hear impact of cancelling school liaison officer program

Police board to invite rights commissioner to hear impact of cancelling school liaison officer program

The board plans to invite commissioner Kasari Govender to an open board meeting to hear a presentation from VicPD and the mobile youth service team
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On the Street: Premier meets South Korea counterpart, new chair for Innovate B.C., retailers sought

On the Street: Premier meets South Korea counterpart, new chair for Innovate B.C., retailers sought

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New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens with more space, programs

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens with more space, programs

The facility, which has 190 cells and is next to the existing correctional centre, includes a new 12-room unit for short-term custody for women from Vancouver Island
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Did the Lower Lynn Improvement Project improve North Van traffic?

Did the Lower Lynn Improvement Project improve North Van traffic?

Study shows mixed results for $200-million North Vancouver highway project
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First Nations Health Authority in B.C. investigating cybersecurity incident

First Nations Health Authority in B.C. investigating cybersecurity incident

The First Nations Health Authority in B.C. is investigating after being hit by a cybersecurity attack.
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Still afloat: Squamish council to reconsider LNG floatel

Still afloat: Squamish council to reconsider LNG floatel

Council voted 4-3 to reconsider Woodfibre LNG's worker accommodation application; meeting set for June 4.
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