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Vancouver's wet year offers no relief elsewhere in B.C. as drought persists

Vancouver's wet year offers no relief elsewhere in B.C. as drought persists

VANCOUVER — Vancouver lived up to its soggy reputation in 2024, the city's wettest year so far this century, but an Environment Canada meteorologist says that a "multi-year" drought persists in other parts of British Columbia.
Driver who tried to stop suspected impaired motorist busted for intoxication

Driver who tried to stop suspected impaired motorist busted for intoxication

The 50-year-old received a 90-day driving prohibition and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days after failing a roadside test.
Person killed after being struck by train in Chilliwack, B.C.

Person killed after being struck by train in Chilliwack, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Mounties in Chilliwack, B.C., say a person was struck and killed by a train near an overpass in the city early this morning.
Pedestrian struck in fatal collision on highway near Nanoose Bay

Pedestrian struck in fatal collision on highway near Nanoose Bay

The pedestrian was struck in the southbound lanes of Highway 19 at Northwest Bay Road just after 7 a.m.
Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on Sooke Road: RCMP

Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on Sooke Road: RCMP

Police say the woman’s vehicle collided with an eastbound truck at a sharp bend in the road.
Victoria airport's short-term parking fee to double

Victoria airport's short-term parking fee to double

Short-term parking rate at YYJ will be $4 for two hours starting March 1. Rates for long-term parking will remain the same.
Royal B.C. Museum opens exhibits with by-donation admission

Royal B.C. Museum opens exhibits with by-donation admission

The museum’s Community Days runs Jan. 6 to 12, 2025
Birds of a feather: Tri-City teams out for Audubon count Jan. 4

Birds of a feather: Tri-City teams out for Audubon count Jan. 4

The Pitt Meadows count, which includes the Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge, will take part in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 4, 2025. The data is used to see how wild birds are doing, as well as analyze trends.
Up, down, unchanged? Here's how home values fared across B.C. in new assessments

Up, down, unchanged? Here's how home values fared across B.C. in new assessments

Here's a look at how average residential property valuations changed in communities across B.C., in new data released by BC Assessment, based on the market situation on July 1, 2024. --- LOWER MAINLAND City of Vancouver -0.
Coquitlam nurse fined $30K for lying about Botox injections

Coquitlam nurse fined $30K for lying about Botox injections

"Nurse Rosha," as Roshanak Rahi advertised herself, injected up to four clients a day without a physician present, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives found.