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High gas prices are driving British Columbians to hybrids

High gas prices are driving British Columbians to hybrids

A RAV4 hybrid will save the average driver $704 a year in gas, compared to regular RAV4. | Submitted High gas prices in Vancouver are driving car owners to switch from regular gas vehicles to hybrids in record numbers, according to Toyota Canada.
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Defrauded investors set to collect US$3.5m from former Burnaby pair

Defrauded investors set to collect US$3.5m from former Burnaby pair

Investors who the B.C. Securities Commission says were defrauded by two former Burnaby residents are set to collect some of their lost money. Once given court approval, a total of US$3.
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Kids with autism given the chance to experience the fun of skateboarding

Kids with autism given the chance to experience the fun of skateboarding

The SUPA Society partnered with West49 and sponsors Ultimate Distribution and Newline Skate Parks to host an event for kids with autism.
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Storied Grouse Nest resort on Vancouver Island listed at $6.98 million

Storied Grouse Nest resort on Vancouver Island listed at $6.98 million

The 84-acre property was developed nearly 100 years ago, and has several incarnations since. Photograph By SUBMITTED The owners of Sooke’s storied Grouse Nest resort have put it back on the market at $6.
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Police searching for missing woman who suffers from dementia

Police searching for missing woman who suffers from dementia

Photo supplied The VPD is asking for your help as they are trying to locate a missing 81-year-old woman who suffers from dementia. Jenny Russell was last seen yesterday afternoon on the Westside. She left her home at around 2:00 p.m.
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Senators trade forward Mike Hoffman, less than a week after allegations involving partner

Senators trade forward Mike Hoffman, less than a week after allegations involving partner

Ottawa Senators’ Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates his power play goal with Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia on April 2, 2016.
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Marijuana bill goes back to Senate after House rejects 13 amendments

Marijuana bill goes back to Senate after House rejects 13 amendments

A vendor displays marijuana for sale during the 4-20 annual marijuana celebration, in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday April 20, 2018. The federal governnment’s bill to legalize recreational cannabis is on its way back to the Senate.
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Border officials argue B.C. man's Facebook posts threat to Canada's security

Border officials argue B.C. man's Facebook posts threat to Canada's security

Photo CBSA A British Columbia man's Facebook posts allegedly threatening violence in support of the Islamic State group provide enough evidence to suggest he poses a security risk to Canada and should be deported, an official for the Canada Border Se
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BREAKING: Wildfire burning near Harrison Hot Springs

BREAKING: Wildfire burning near Harrison Hot Springs

Photo B.C. Wildfire Service The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to what they're calling a "small but very prominent wildfire" which is currently burning on the west side of Harrison Lake. The 0.5 hectare fire is located about 8.
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Timely tide attracts another pod of transient orcas to Victoria harbour

Timely tide attracts another pod of transient orcas to Victoria harbour

A pod of orcas is shown in Victoria on Sunday, June 17, 2018 in this handout photo. A pod of orcas has made a brief visit to Victoria Harbour, the second visit by a group of killer whales in 10 days.
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