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Plane modifications not properly recorded before crash near Campbell River: TSB

Plane modifications not properly recorded before crash near Campbell River: TSB

TSB investigators found that modifications made to the plane "did not comply with the intended conditions and limitations specified by the permits."
High bacteria levels spark swimming warnings at three more Greater Victoria beaches

High bacteria levels spark swimming warnings at three more Greater Victoria beaches

Advisories were issued for Mount Douglas Park beach, the south end of Willows Beach and Esquimalt Gorge Park’s Kinsmen Beach
One of world’s oldest sacred shrines could return to Nootka Island

One of world’s oldest sacred shrines could return to Nootka Island

The shrine was removed by George Hunt and Franz Boas in 1904 while the community was away for seasonal hunting.
As sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ auditor general prepares to leave job, he makes plans to meet man who saved his life

As sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ auditor general prepares to leave job, he makes plans to meet man who saved his life

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Auditor General Michael Pickup is leaving his post in November and heading back to his beloved Nova Scotia
Island Health is owed $15M by patients who live outside sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Island Health is owed $15M by patients who live outside sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

The region’s hospitals are seeing a steady stream of out-of-country customers, with more than $25 million billed to non-residents over the last two years.
Residents battle illegal short-term rentals in their 'ghost hotel' building

Residents battle illegal short-term rentals in their 'ghost hotel' building

The strata council believes many investor-owned units were operating as unlicensed short-term rentals.
Those photos you snapped over the weekend could help with a science project

Those photos you snapped over the weekend could help with a science project

If you were taking photos of the nature around you on the long weekend, you could become a citizen scientist by sharing what you spotted with the Big Backyard BioBlitz.
Should sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities rethink their shade priorities?

Should sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities rethink their shade priorities?

As temperatures climb, former chief planner warns sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities need to rethink old ways of maximizing sunlight and minimizing building shadows.
Fairmont Empress urged to stop fur sales on its premises

Fairmont Empress urged to stop fur sales on its premises

The Victoria chapter of an animal-welfare group has started an online petition against the sale of clothing and accessories made from fur and exotic skins at the hotel
'It's going to be a bloodbath': Farmers want freeze on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits liquidation efforts

'It's going to be a bloodbath': Farmers want freeze on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits liquidation efforts

‘sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits has to be restructured. It’s what keeps the industry going.’ — Amarit Lalli, Okanagan fruit farmer