B.C. is planning to alter the Residential Tenancy Act to make it easier for supportive housing providers to deal with disruptive tenants and those who bring weapons into the building. Housing Minister Christine Boyle said the new legislation seeks to “strike the right balance” between safety and rights under the Residential Tenancy Act. It allows […]

Events got unexpectedly heated for a View Royal artist at Victoria International Airport. While waiting to pick up a University of Victoria international student Sunday (March 1), Jen Emile was surprised to spot the star of the runaway hit show Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams, among the arrivals. “I noticed him right away,” she said. “But

B.C. and Alberta have signed a new partnership that will allow patients living in border regions, such as the East Kootenay, to access scheduled surgeries in Alberta. The deal between provinces took effect on March 1. “This partnership between our two provinces showcases how interconnected our communities are,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, in

The Port Coquitlam Trailblazers beat the Ridge Meadows Flames 8-5 to avoid a sweep and force game five in their best-of-seven series in the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs. The Flames took game one 4-0 as goaltender Matthew Candusso had a 34-save shutout. Game two went to overtime, but the Flames won 4-3, with Flames

The Musqueam Indian Band is trying to offer reassurance about the impact on property rights as details emerge about a Feb. 20 agreement between the First Nation and the federal government – while B.C.’s premier is forced to explain what he knew about the deal, and when. The nation acknowledges heightened fears for property rights