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Multiple people stabbed in downtown Vancouver, suspect shot

Multiple people stabbed in downtown Vancouver, suspect shot

A video shows police officers aiming their guns over the counter of a convenience store and firing at least 10 times.
Advisory issued as heavy fog envelops parts of Vancouver Island, Southern Gulf Islands

Advisory issued as heavy fog envelops parts of Vancouver Island, Southern Gulf Islands

The fog is expected to dissipate later in the day but may again reform in the evening, Environment Canada says.
Vehicle fire snarls highway traffic during morning commute

Vehicle fire snarls highway traffic during morning commute

The southbound lanes of the highway near West Shore Parkway were closed as emergency crews responded.
Province to step in after Sooke votes down bylaw changes to boost housing

Province to step in after Sooke votes down bylaw changes to boost housing

The changes would allow small-scale multi-unit housing on single-family lots, which is required under provincial legislation
From friendship bracelets to sparkly costumes, Islanders put on the glitz for Taylor Swift

From friendship bracelets to sparkly costumes, Islanders put on the glitz for Taylor Swift

Capital-region residents lucky enough to have scored tickets for the megastar’s three concerts at B.C. Place are gearing up for the big event
State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Former premier John Horgan, who died in Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer, will be remembered at the Q Centre arena in Colwood.
Langford defers pool decision until a day before Westhills offer expires

Langford defers pool decision until a day before Westhills offer expires

Councillors said this week they needed more time for public feedback as they consider the $35-million cost.
Family sign-ups for toys at all-time high, Salvation Army says

Family sign-ups for toys at all-time high, Salvation Army says

People wanting to donate toys to the CHEK Drive-Thru in support of the Salvation Army can go to the event on Friday evening or call local courier company Maximum Express, which will pick up and deliver donations for free.
Les Leyne: Esquimalt, Songhees chiefs condemn school board stance against police

Les Leyne: Esquimalt, Songhees chiefs condemn school board stance against police

They say they were not consulted about the Greater Victoria School Board’s shutdown of the school police liaison officer program
Victoria man gets five years for sexually assaulting minor after providing her drugs

Victoria man gets five years for sexually assaulting minor after providing her drugs

Peter John Hooper, 49, did not ask for consent or the teen’s age and she did not want to have sex with him, the sentencing decision says