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Trigon Terminals say it has commenced legal action against the PRPA, which say the company’s plan to develop LPG exports is illegitimate. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

Coal terminal sues for right to ship propane and butane from B.C. port

Trigon reworking Prince Rupert operation for liquid petroleum gas despite exclusive rights claim

by Seth Forward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Trigon Terminals say it has commenced legal action against the PRPA, which say the company’s plan to develop LPG exports is illegitimate. (Seth Forward/The Northern View)

A lengthy investigation has now resulted in eight people being charged with drug trafficking offences in Courtenay. File photo

Eight people charged with drug trafficking offences in Vancouver Island city

Investigation aligns with broader initiative to address the increase in unregulated drug deaths

by Black Press Submitted

A lengthy investigation has now resulted in eight people being charged with drug trafficking offences in Courtenay. File photo

A sign indicating Airbnb rentals are not permitted is seen at the entrance to a condo tower, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The provincial government last month introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals in many cities in British Columbia in an effort to put thousands of units back into the long-term rental pool, with the changes coming into effect in May. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Victoria rental management firm poised to close over new short-term rules

CEO of rental management firm SpaceHost says she plans to shutter May 1 due to coming restrictions

by The Canadian Press

A sign indicating Airbnb rentals are not permitted is seen at the entrance to a condo tower, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The provincial government last month introduced legislation to limit short-term rentals in many cities in British Columbia in an effort to put thousands of units back into the long-term rental pool, with the changes coming into effect in May. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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Media wait outside B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on June 2, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ali jury deliberates after B.C. trial marked by hallucinations and threats

The ‘Light Up the Province’ initiative put on by BC Highway Patrol took 222 impaired drivers off the streets on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

222 impaired drivers taken off B.C. streets in 1 night

Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Sgt. Timothy Pierotti holds up a photo of 46-year-old Derrek Chen who was found dead in his Richmond home with his 13-year-old son on Nov. 30, 2023. (Lauren Collins)

Victim identified in killing of B.C. father, 13-year-old son, police say

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)

B.C. RCMP unwrap some safe online shopping tips for the holidays

Media wait outside B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on June 2, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ali jury deliberates after B.C. trial marked by hallucinations and threats

Dead witness one of many factors that prolonged trial for murder of 13-year-old girl

Media wait outside B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on June 2, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)

10-year-old Vancouver Island DJ plans New Year’s Eve party for charity

Profits from DJ Connor’s event will go to Society of Organized Services

by Kevin Forsyth

Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)

Fiona Famulak, president of the BC Chamber of Commerce, and Premier David Eby speak during the BC Chamber of Commerce’s Premier and Cabinet Luncheon in Vancouver Thursday. (Screencap)

B.C. premier touts new housing, defends CleanBC during business session

David Eby also faced questions about economy, climate change goals from BC Chamber president

by Wolf Depner

Fiona Famulak, president of the BC Chamber of Commerce, and Premier David Eby speak during the BC Chamber of Commerce’s Premier and Cabinet Luncheon in Vancouver Thursday. (Screencap)

Cindy Woodhouse, left, interim national chief Joanna Bernard, second left, and David Pratt, centre, walk towards the main stage during the third day of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations during the third day of the Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Woodhouse is the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Woodhouse steps into AFN national chief role with a plea and a warning

Six candidates were vying to be national chief, including David Pratt who conceded after 6 rounds

by The Canadian Press

Cindy Woodhouse, left, interim national chief Joanna Bernard, second left, and David Pratt, centre, walk towards the main stage during the third day of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations during the third day of the Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Woodhouse is the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

The Women’s Institute property at 4516 West Saanich Rd. is on sale for nearly $1.5 million. (Avison Young photo)

‘We’re worried’: Hysteria builds over listing of ‘iconic’ $1.5M Saanich hall

Some residents fear what redevelopment may happen on the property

by Chris Campbell

The Women’s Institute property at 4516 West Saanich Rd. is on sale for nearly $1.5 million. (Avison Young photo)

The proposal is for a site at Cook and Yates Streets and would include two towers of 15 and 25 storeys, fully electric, with a 4,900-square-foot plaza, plus a rooftop running track. (City of Victoria)

‘This is how you revitalize’: Victoria rental towers plan called ‘spectacular’

Nearly 500 units would replace an old car dealership

by Chris Campbell

The proposal is for a site at Cook and Yates Streets and would include two towers of 15 and 25 storeys, fully electric, with a 4,900-square-foot plaza, plus a rooftop running track. (City of Victoria)

Carol Todd holds a photo of her late teenage daughter Amanda Todd, who died by suicide in 2012, and the necklace she was wearing in the school photo as she speaks outside B.C. Supreme Court after sentencing for the Dutch man who was accused of extorting and harassing her daughter, in New Westminster, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Amanda Todd’s mom wants more jail time as Dutch court considers sentence

Authories in the Netherlands to convert Aydin Coban’s Canadian sentence on Dec 21

by The Canadian Press

Carol Todd holds a photo of her late teenage daughter Amanda Todd, who died by suicide in 2012, and the necklace she was wearing in the school photo as she speaks outside B.C. Supreme Court after sentencing for the Dutch man who was accused of extorting and harassing her daughter, in New Westminster, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)

B.C. drivers face higher risk of crashing in December

Claims for injuries from work-related crashes rise in 12th month

Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)

The ‘Light Up the Province’ initiative put on by BC Highway Patrol took 222 impaired drivers off the streets on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

222 impaired drivers taken off B.C. streets in 1 night

‘Light Up The Province’ initiative stopped 55,000 vehicles on Dec. 2

The ‘Light Up the Province’ initiative put on by BC Highway Patrol took 222 impaired drivers off the streets on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad, here seen in late November, said his party would scrap the carbon tax and all other climate related polices if in government. (Black Press Media file photo)

Conservative thinking: B.C. party hopes to capitalize on growing momentum

Catalyst for ‘a seismic shift’ or nexus of the ‘worst traditions of populism’, party gathering attention

by Wolf Depner

Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad, here seen in late November, said his party would scrap the carbon tax and all other climate related polices if in government. (Black Press Media file photo)

While coho aren’t on the agenda yet, elementary students from the Oak Bay area release chum fry into Bowker Creek each spring. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Volunteer stewards tracking tire toxins in Vancouver Island waterways

Volunteers part of Island-wide study of chemical presence and impacts

by Christine van Reeuwyk

While coho aren’t on the agenda yet, elementary students from the Oak Bay area release chum fry into Bowker Creek each spring. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

A group in Lake Cowichan wants to find solutions to dealing with problem bears in the community that doesn’t see them euthanized. (Black Press photo)

Bear fix called for after 2 intrusive bruins killed in Lake Cowichan

Pair euthanized in town in October were eating unsecured garbage and conditioned to humans

by Robert Barron

A group in Lake Cowichan wants to find solutions to dealing with problem bears in the community that doesn’t see them euthanized. (Black Press photo)

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

by Alistair Taylor

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)

B.C. RCMP unwrap some safe online shopping tips for the holidays

Online shopping can be done safely and securely, if you take these precautions

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)

Debbie Harbowy, mother of Rebecca Harbowy, 36, who has been missing since Nov. 23, with part of a search crew handing out posters Wednesday afternoon in the area surrounding the Billy Miner Ale House and Café. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Mother of missing B.C. woman critical of hospital staff

Rebecca Harbowy missing since she left Ridge Meadows hospital in the early morning on Nov. 23

by Neil Corbett

Debbie Harbowy, mother of Rebecca Harbowy, 36, who has been missing since Nov. 23, with part of a search crew handing out posters Wednesday afternoon in the area surrounding the Billy Miner Ale House and Café. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)

B.C. man sentenced for deadly stabbing of brother

Jacob Cook to spend six more years in prison for manslaughter

by Matthew Claxton

BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (Black Press Media files)

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks in Vancouver, on Friday, June 30, 2023. nbsp;THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver mayor moves to abolish city’s elected park board

Ken sim says city 1 of just 2 in North America to operate with such a body

by The Canadian Press

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks in Vancouver, on Friday, June 30, 2023. nbsp;THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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