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The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia says the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on an proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast "does nothing" to increase the chances it will happen.
First Nations leader says pipeline MOU changes nothing, tanker ban is non-negotiable
The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia says the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on an proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast "does nothing" to increase the chances it will happen.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The president of the Coastal First Nations in British Columbia says the signing of a memorandum of understanding by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on an proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast "does nothing" to increase the chances it will happen.
Saanich Police is announcing a new "Midtown Task Force" of foot patrol officers to deter crime and increase public safety for the busy Uptown-Douglas area that’s expected to see significant growth over the coming years.
Saanich Police launch ‘Midtown Task Force’ to focus on Uptown area
Saanich Police is announcing a new "Midtown Task Force" of foot patrol officers to deter crime and increase public safety for the busy Uptown-Douglas area that’s expected to see significant growth over the coming years.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Saanich Police is announcing a new "Midtown Task Force" of foot patrol officers to deter crime and increase public safety for the busy Uptown-Douglas area that’s expected to see significant growth over the coming years.
Nanaimo RCMP says there are no survivors after a plane crash that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
No survivors after plane crash Thursday: Nanaimo RCMP
Nanaimo RCMP says there are no survivors after a plane crash that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Nanaimo RCMP says there are no survivors after a plane crash that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Oak Bay village will launch its holiday season on Nov. 30 with the 25th annual Oak Bay Light Up, marking a quarter-century of the community’s signature Christmas kickoff.
Oak Bay Light Up marks 25 years as village kicks off holiday season
Oak Bay village will launch its holiday season on Nov. 30 with the 25th annual Oak Bay Light Up, marking a quarter-century of the community’s signature Christmas kickoff.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Oak Bay village will launch its holiday season on Nov. 30 with the 25th annual Oak Bay Light Up, marking a quarter-century of the community’s signature Christmas kickoff.
A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash between a bike and car in Colwood early Thursday morning.
Cyclist seriously injured after crash with driver in Colwood, B.C.
A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash between a bike and car in Colwood early Thursday morning.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash between a bike and car in Colwood early Thursday morning.
North Cowichan council has approved roughly $265,000 in funding to support its “safer community plan,” which aims to address homelessness and mental health challenges in the region.
North Cowichan earmarks $265K for community safety plan, homeless supports
North Cowichan council has approved roughly $265,000 in funding to support its “safer community plan,” which aims to address homelessness and mental health challenges in the region.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
North Cowichan council has approved roughly $265,000 in funding to support its “safer community plan,” which aims to address homelessness and mental health challenges in the region.
Oak Bay Police are urging residents to take serious precautions after a resident who thought they were sending money to a landlord, fell victim to fraud involving an international suspect.
Oak Bay Police trace rental scam to Quebec account used in international fraud
Oak Bay Police are urging residents to take serious precautions after a resident who thought they were sending money to a landlord, fell victim to fraud involving an international suspect.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Oak Bay Police are urging residents to take serious precautions after a resident who thought they were sending money to a landlord, fell victim to fraud involving an international suspect.
A batch of Senna Leaf Herbal Tea sold under the Celebration Herbals brand is being recalled across several provinces due to possible salmonella contamination.
Herbal tea recalled over risk of salmonella contamination
A batch of Senna Leaf Herbal Tea sold under the Celebration Herbals brand is being recalled across several provinces due to possible salmonella contamination.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A batch of Senna Leaf Herbal Tea sold under the Celebration Herbals brand is being recalled across several provinces due to possible salmonella contamination.
A company operating a wood pellet plant in the British Columbia Interior says the facility will be shuttered by the end of the year due to a lack of available fibre.
Drax to shut B.C. wood pellet plant by year’s end, says not ‘commercially viable’
A company operating a wood pellet plant in the British Columbia Interior says the facility will be shuttered by the end of the year due to a lack of available fibre.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A company operating a wood pellet plant in the British Columbia Interior says the facility will be shuttered by the end of the year due to a lack of available fibre.
The popular Dine Around returns to Victoria in January, and expands with theatre and music.
Dine Around returns to Victoria in January, expands with theatre and concert deals
The popular Dine Around & Stay in Town tourism campaign is returning to Greater Victoria early next year, and for the first time it will feature deals on local theatre and music events.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The popular Dine Around returns to Victoria in January, and expands with theatre and music.
UPDATE: Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
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Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
An agreement between Ottawa and Alberta that could clear the path for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific will also require a 75 per cent cut in methane emissions over the next decade, a source tells Th...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
UPDATE: Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
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Mounties with the Comox Valley RCMP are starting to use body-worn cameras, the detachment announced Wednesday.
Comox Valley RCMP begin using body-worn cameras
Mounties with the Comox Valley RCMP are starting to use body-worn cameras, the detachment announced Wednesday.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Mounties with the Comox Valley RCMP are starting to use body-worn cameras, the detachment announced Wednesday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa's climate policies.
Carney expected to unveil agreement with Alberta on new pipeline today
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa's climate policies.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to unveil an agreement with Alberta Thursday which could clear the way for a new oil pipeline in exchange for stronger environmental regulations, while also walking back some of Ottawa's climate policies.
A much loved Parksville man narrowly escaped with his life Tuesday night, when a large structure fire erupted in his workshop where he builds gifts for his Oceanside community.
‘It basically exploded’: Parksville man escapes inferno in workshop
A much loved Parksville man narrowly escaped with his life Tuesday night, when a large structure fire erupted in his workshop where he builds gifts for his Oceanside community.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A much loved Parksville man narrowly escaped with his life Tuesday night, when a large structure fire erupted in his workshop where he builds gifts for his Oceanside community.
A Parksville senior is in a tough financial situation after a series of unfortunate events that saw the motorhome he lives in stolen.
Lived-in motorhome stolen in Parksville while senior is in hospital
A Parksville senior is in a tough financial situation after a series of unfortunate events that saw the motorhome he lives in stolen.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A Parksville senior is in a tough financial situation after a series of unfortunate events that saw the motorhome he lives in stolen.
In the season of giving, it’s also OK to receive as a local charity is offering up a sign to the City of Victoria, that could light up an area in need of a renaissance - free of charge.
Proposed ‘Victoria’ sign could light up Centennial Square
In the season of giving, it’s also OK to receive as a local charity is offering up a sign to the City of Victoria, that could light up an area in need of a renaissance - free of charge.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
In the season of giving, it’s also OK to receive as a local charity is offering up a sign to the City of Victoria, that could light up an area in need of a renaissance - free of charge.
B.C. should bring in new benchmarks to measure its progress on tackling climate change, and not be hung up on its failure to meet the pollution reduction targets that the government enshrined into law in 2019, according to a new review.
Rob Shaw: B.C. needs new relatable climate targets after failing to meet GHG reductions, says CleanBC review panel
B.C. should bring in new benchmarks to measure its progress on tackling climate change, and not be hung up on its failure to meet the pollution reduction targets that the government enshrined into law in 2019, according to a new review.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
B.C. should bring in new benchmarks to measure its progress on tackling climate change, and not be hung up on its failure to meet the pollution reduction targets that the government enshrined into law in 2019, according to a new review.
A massive piece of land on the south side of the University of Victoria's campus could soon see a housing project according to Oak Bay's mayor.
UVic housing proposal could be region’s biggest project
A massive piece of land on the south side of the University of Victoria's campus could soon see a housing project according to Oak Bay's mayor.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A massive piece of land on the south side of the University of Victoria's campus could soon see a housing project according to Oak Bay's mayor.
A new report reveals that while child poverty rates in B.C. have stabilized, low-income households are falling further below the poverty line, including some Vancouver Island communities.
Child poverty rates stabilize, but Vancouver Island and B.C. families fall further below the poverty line: report says
A new report reveals that while child poverty rates in B.C. have stabilized, low-income households are falling further below the poverty line, including some Vancouver Island communities.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
A new report reveals that while child poverty rates in B.C. have stabilized, low-income households are falling further below the poverty line, including some Vancouver Island communities.
British Columbia's energy minister says political talk of a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific isn't the way to do business and leaks through the media should not be considered the government's way of engaging with First Nations over such a project.
No way ‘to do business,’ B.C. Energy Minister Dix says of Alberta’s pipeline plans
British Columbia's energy minister says political talk of a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific isn't the way to do business and leaks through the media should not be considered the government's way of engaging with First Nations over such a project.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
British Columbia's energy minister says political talk of a pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific isn't the way to do business and leaks through the media should not be considered the government's way of engaging with First Nations over such a project.
As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children's creativity and development.
Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks
Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children's creativity and development.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children's creativity and development.
A report commissioned by British Columbia's government says its pursuit of new natural gas projects "threatens to set back progress" reducing greenhouse emissions, with B.C. set to fail its 2030 target.
Review of B.C.’s emissions strategy says LNG push threatens to wipe out cuts
A report commissioned by British Columbia's government says its pursuit of new natural gas projects "threatens to set back progress" reducing greenhouse emissions, with B.C. set to fail its 2030 target.
cheknews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A report commissioned by British Columbia's government says its pursuit of new natural gas projects "threatens to set back progress" reducing greenhouse emissions, with B.C. set to fail its 2030 target.
Since Oct. 14, BC Ferries has cut the capacity of vehicles it can carry between its Port McNeill and Alert Bay route. This temporary downgrade in services is now frustrating local officials and commuters alike.
‘I am so exasperated’: North Island residents struggle with BC Ferries capacity downgrade
Since Oct. 14, BC Ferries has cut the capacity of vehicles it can carry between its Port McNeill and Alert Bay route. This temporary downgrade in services is now frustrating local officials and commuters alike.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Since Oct. 14, BC Ferries has cut the capacity of vehicles it can carry between its Port McNeill and Alert Bay route. This temporary downgrade in services is now frustrating local officials and commuters alike.
A Victoria man working as a masseur who was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault will have an appointed lawyer as he appeals the ruling.
Victoria masseur found guilty of five counts of sexual assault appointed lawyer for appeal
A Victoria man working as a masseur who was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault will have an appointed lawyer as he appeals the ruling.
cheknews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A Victoria man working as a masseur who was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault will have an appointed lawyer as he appeals the ruling.
The West Shore RCMP is on the lookout for a suspect linked to recent “quick change” fraud investigations in Langford and Sidney.
West Shore RCMP searching for ‘quick change’ fraud suspect
The West Shore RCMP is on the lookout for a suspect linked to recent “quick change” fraud investigations in Langford and Sidney.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The West Shore RCMP is on the lookout for a suspect linked to recent “quick change” fraud investigations in Langford and Sidney.