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Victoria police notebook left in possession of suspected criminal for eight days

Victoria police notebook left in possession of suspected criminal for eight days

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say they are looking into digital alternatives after another lost notebook resulted in a privacy breach affecting 54 people.
Squamish Nation continues push for seat on Vancouver Police Board

Squamish Nation continues push for seat on Vancouver Police Board

Letter to B.C. government: "We respectfully request the immediate appointment of a Squamish Nation representative to this important body."
Victoria councillors vote themselves a 25% raise

Victoria councillors vote themselves a 25% raise

The raise, which will take effect in May, will see councillor salaries increase to $65,525 from the current $52,420
Man convicted of murdering UVic student 37 years ago gets day parole

Man convicted of murdering UVic student 37 years ago gets day parole

Scott Ian Mackay, 62, was convicted of killing Marguerite Telesford, who was 20 when she went out for an early morning jog on Jan. 18, 1987 and never returned
Sayward councillor resigns amid ongoing friction

Sayward councillor resigns amid ongoing friction

Kohen Gilkin, a first-term councillor in the Village of Sayward, said council is in a ‘sad, sad state’
Victoria renews dedicated horse-drawn carriage parking agreements

Victoria renews dedicated horse-drawn carriage parking agreements

Deal extended six years; city staff to handle future renewals.
No injuries reported in lengthy Blackcomb Gondola stoppage

No injuries reported in lengthy Blackcomb Gondola stoppage

Some passengers were reportedly stranded more than two hours
Toronto the latest 2026 World Cup host to disclose its FIFA contracts

Toronto the latest 2026 World Cup host to disclose its FIFA contracts

Canadian Taxpayers Federation: "Any kind of redaction with these documents, with agreements to spend taxpayer money, that’s a problem."
Former West Van mayor Mike Smith calls on current Mayor Mark Sager to resign

Former West Van mayor Mike Smith calls on current Mayor Mark Sager to resign

Smith says he’s lost trust in Sager following a B.C. Law Society suspension. A petition is also circulating online calling on the mayor to step down.
Police say woman murdered at home near University of B.C. campus, two arrested

Police say woman murdered at home near University of B.C. campus, two arrested

VANCOUVER — Police say a woman has been murdered at a home on the edge of the University of British Columbia campus, and two people have been arrested.