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Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

Drivers to get $110 rebates from ICBC, basic rate to stay same for sixth year

The rebates will start going out in late May to all personal and commercial customers who had an active eligible basic insurance policy in February.
Mental-health crisis leads to large police presence in Langford

Mental-health crisis leads to large police presence in Langford

Negotiators talked for several hours with the individual, who was eventually apprehended under the Mental Health Act
B.C. court date set for third suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

B.C. court date set for third suspect in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

SURREY, B.C. — A court date has been set for the third man charged with the murder of British Columbia Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, coinciding with that of the other two suspects. Case listings from Surrey Provincial Court in B.C.
Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people on vessel off Vancouver Island

Cruise ship worker accused of stabbing 3 people on vessel off Vancouver Island

The alleged incident happened west of Vancouver Island as the ship was sailing to Alaska.
Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

Most of Canada to receive emergency alert test today

OTTAWA — The federal government will test its capacity to issue emergency alerts today. That means Canadians in most provinces and territories will receive a test alert on their cellphones, as well as through TV and radio broadcasts.
Our Place sets goal to move people off Pandora Avenue by end of year

Our Place sets goal to move people off Pandora Avenue by end of year

No one wants to see the encampment on the block gone more than the people who are living in it, says Our Place CEO
Langford passes 15.6% hike in property taxes amid protest

Langford passes 15.6% hike in property taxes amid protest

Protesters gather at city hall to oppose tax increase.
Low-key start to wildfire season on Vancouver Island

Low-key start to wildfire season on Vancouver Island

Since April 1, the Island has only seen three wildfires, all of them under one-tenth of a hectare
Ban on public use may restore compassion for drug users, Our Place official says

Ban on public use may restore compassion for drug users, Our Place official says

Open drug use made the public less empathetic to those who are struggling, says Grant McKenzie of Our Place
Saanich to relaunch e-bike incentive, asks province to follow suit

Saanich to relaunch e-bike incentive, asks province to follow suit

Saanich’s incentive program is expected to return later this year with a budget of $130,000 for 100 incentive packages for residents to purchase e-bikes