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B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

B.C. seismologist says recent quakes don't mean the 'Big One' is on its way

There likely won't be any reliable warning signs prior to the next megaquake, he says
West Shore RCMP tow vehicle over 'extremely cracked windshield'

West Shore RCMP tow vehicle over 'extremely cracked windshield'

Driver issued a $109 ticket for driving with an obstructed view
South Island youth worker given 2 years imprisonment for sexually touching teen

South Island youth worker given 2 years imprisonment for sexually touching teen

Judge says the incident "significantly impacted" teen's life
Permanent switch to daylight saving time a bad move for B.C.: professor

Permanent switch to daylight saving time a bad move for B.C.: professor

Daylight savings time will commence on Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m.
North Cowichan raises concerns about private boats moored in Maple Bay

North Cowichan raises concerns about private boats moored in Maple Bay

Council has issues with crowding, pollution
VIU students' and faculty unions want university president ousted

VIU students' and faculty unions want university president ousted

Unions at Nanaimo-based university cites financial mismanagement among grievances
Island community backs off on plan to charge residents for taking up staff time

Island community backs off on plan to charge residents for taking up staff time

Langford was considering charging residents $15 for every 15 minutes of staff time used to research and photocopy documents
RCMP says more resources needed to better police Duncan drug activity

RCMP says more resources needed to better police Duncan drug activity

Up to 20 more police officers would be helpful, says RCMP Staff Sergeant Ken Beard
Medical incident likely cause as pickup crashes into North Island store

Medical incident likely cause as pickup crashes into North Island store

The RCMP is following up with ICBC in relation to the suspected medical incident
Saanich police officer dies on duty after medical emergency

Saanich police officer dies on duty after medical emergency

Saanich PD Chief Dean Duthie says peer support teams are supporting the officer's family and department staff