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Many taxis, ride-share vehicles not operating in poor road conditions

Many taxis, ride-share vehicles not operating in poor road conditions

Many taxi drivers aren’t leaving their homes right now; others are having trouble navigating streets that remain unplowed, says B.C. Taxi Association head
Saanich woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam

Saanich woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam

The woman responded to an online ad for a Maltese puppy, but after she sent a requested money order, she was told to buy and send Visa gift cards or the puppy’s life would be at risk
When the going got tough, this cyclist created a bicycle with a snow plow

When the going got tough, this cyclist created a bicycle with a snow plow

Appliance repair guy and longtime bike tinkerer Phil Marciniak was uniquely prepared for this week’s snow — he’s already invented a homemade bike plow
Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain: prepare for power outages, cancelled flights and ferry sailings

Snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, rain: prepare for power outages, cancelled flights and ferry sailings

On Friday, there'll be no Greater Victoria bus service until at least 10:30 a.m., B.C. Transit said. Most Friday morning departures at Victoria International Airport were cancelled. B.C. Ferries cancelled several morning sailings.
RCMP seek motive after shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one man

RCMP seek motive after shooting in Surrey, B.C., seriously injures one man

SURREY, B.C. — A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in Surrey, B.C. A statement from Surrey RCMP says members were called to a home in the Whalley neighbourhood at about 9:30 Thursday night.
B.C. drivers warned to stay off roads amid dire warnings about snow and freezing rain

B.C. drivers warned to stay off roads amid dire warnings about snow and freezing rain

VANCOUVER — Drivers across much of southern B.C. are being asked to avoid non-essential trips as snow and freezing rain threaten to close highways, knock out power and make travel dangerous.
Update: B.C.’s crypto crackdown won't impact northern B.C. Bitcoin miner

Update: B.C.’s crypto crackdown won't impact northern B.C. Bitcoin miner

Iris Energy’s Bitcoin mining operations in Prince George and Mackenzie became operational earlier this year.
B.C. Mounties seize cache of firearms in Coquitlam warehouse

B.C. Mounties seize cache of firearms in Coquitlam warehouse

Assault-style rifles, 3D guns, ammunition and body armour seized by RCMP
Court refuses sale of North Van's Cypress Gardens to developer

Court refuses sale of North Van's Cypress Gardens to developer

Recent decision is the second time in a decade a sale offer has been rejected by a B.C. Supreme Court justice
Guest list for Eby swearing-in as B.C. premier didn’t include Appadurai

Guest list for Eby swearing-in as B.C. premier didn’t include Appadurai

The name of David Eby’s challenger for the NDP leadership does not appear on the guest list for his swearing-in as Premier. Eby took the oath of office Nov. 18 from Lt.-Gov.