Maryse Zeidler

British Columbia is falling short when it comes to building new homes, according to a new report on housing across the country — and some leaders in the housing sector agree with the report's findings.

A mother on Vancouver Island is warning people to double check their prescriptions after she was accidentally dispensed the powerful opioid hydromorphone instead of her son's regular ADHD medication.

City councillors in Victoria have voted to endorse a 79-page plan that aims to address issues around public disorder and a "diminished sense of community safety and well-being."

New | CBC News | Posted: June 23, 2025 1:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now Plant nursery co-ordinator says customers often come in hoping to buy invasive plants for their garden

The City of Nanaimo might soon join a list of municipalities that prohibit the sale and distribution of invasive plants, in absence of province-wide laws on the matter.

The webpage launched on July 3 and also includes information about other resources available for people seeking same-day care, like the region's urgent primary care centres.

The strike, which began on Feb. 8 and is the longest transit contract dispute in the province's history, affects about 50 regular and HandyDART bus drivers, maintenance workers and cleaners in the region north of Victoria.

| CBC News | Posted: July 15, 2025 7:31 PM | Last Updated: Just now Grizzly has been source of concern for many residents on Texada Island

| CBC News | Posted: July 17, 2025 3:38 AM | Last Updated: Just now Tla'amin and shíshálh nations were working with the province and the Grizzly Bear Foundation

The municipalities of Victoria and Saanich are taking steps towards amalgamation, with councillors in the capital city directing staff to work with their neighbour to put together a short question that would be added to the ballot in the October 2026 local elections.