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Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Despite union protest, new hybrid work rules for federal employees kick in Monday

Ottawa announced the policy, which also stipulates that executives will have to be in the office at least four days a week, in May. The unions responded by pledging a "summer of discontent."
No ambulance after half an hour and, she learned, none available

No ambulance after half an hour and, she learned, none available

After the 76-year-old was told nothing was available, bystanders flagged down a passing ambulance
Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

The 60-year-old ferry was pulled from service after the incident Tuesday morning, which saw 800 litres of light hydraulic fluid leak into marine waters.
BC United to run some candidates to retain party name

BC United to run some candidates to retain party name

The move is intended to ensure BC United remains a registered political party with Elections BC, executive director Lindsay Cote said in a letter to members on Friday
Victoria approves more housing with sharply reduced parking

Victoria approves more housing with sharply reduced parking

A 91-unit rental housing project on Quadra and Fisgard streets will have only four parking stalls instead of the required 60
Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

It鈥檚 the highest number for wild-born marmots since 2011, when 75 babies were born
Oaklands Park tennis court defaced with feces

Oaklands Park tennis court defaced with feces

Feces were spread across all four courts, and even wiped on the nets
Victoria council edges toward pay raise for itself

Victoria council edges toward pay raise for itself

The bylaw, which passed with a vote of 6-3, will mean councillors get a small bump in pay immediately, with a more substantial raise to come after the next election.
Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

The online vote on joining the sa国际传媒 Ferry and Marine Workers Union wrapped up Friday for about 80 employees of the passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver
Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

WorkSafeBC says three Proline Roofing Ltd./Proline Gutters workers on a roof in Sooke were wearing fall-protection harnesses that weren鈥檛 connected to a lifeline