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Newspaper closure leaves communication gap in Northern B.C., regional district says

Newspaper closure leaves communication gap in Northern B.C., regional district says

Internet connectivity isn’t a guarantee in the Peace Region, and many residents relied on the local newspapers to access public notices advertised by the PRRD. 
Online sextortion a growing threat, says Victoria investigator

Online sextortion a growing threat, says Victoria investigator

Darren Laur says his company has dealt with 291 victims and their families over the last two years
He challenged himself to hike 47 peaks in the Sooke Hills

He challenged himself to hike 47 peaks in the Sooke Hills

About half of the peaks have trails leading to the top, but the others require route-finding skills, bushwhacking and a choose-your-own-adventure ­attitude.
Police watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against officers in B.C. shooting

Police watchdog asks Crown to consider charges against officers in B.C. shooting

SURREY, B.C. — Investigators with British Columbia's independent police watchdog probing the shooting death of a man more than two years ago are asking the province's prosecution service to consider charges against three RCMP officers.
Airbnb owner hopes Prince George will opt out of short-term rental rule changes

Airbnb owner hopes Prince George will opt out of short-term rental rule changes

Jen Higham and her husband Trevor got into the short-term market three years ago and they cater to medical professionals, work crews and tradespeople, business executives, families and sports teams who prefer staying in residential neighbourhoods
Tiny Town sold but expected to stay in Victoria

Tiny Town sold but expected to stay in Victoria

The 30-unit community of shipping containers provided temporary housing for those at risk of homelessness for the last two years
Fire continues to burn in hills above West Kelowna despite rain and light snow

Fire continues to burn in hills above West Kelowna despite rain and light snow

Fires the magnitude of the McDougall Creek fire sometimes end up being referred to as "zombie fires" — a fire that overwinters deep in the ground and pops back up in the spring.
First Nation acquires Campbell River water taxi business

First Nation acquires Campbell River water taxi business

Way West Water Taxi ferries passengers and freight between Campbell River, the north Island and remote communities along the coast
Saanich landlord faces two charges after shotgun pulled on tenant

Saanich landlord faces two charges after shotgun pulled on tenant

The incident closed several streets near the 2700-block of Richmond Road while police worked to subdue the man
B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

B.C. men used Hong Kong firms for illegal trading, regulator alleges

Two B.C. men face an administrative hearing for unregistered trading in two B.C.-registered public companies via offshore entities.