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Queen of New Westminster out six months for repair: B.C. Ferries

Queen of New Westminster out six months for repair: B.C. Ferries

One of the ferry’s propellers came off on Tuesday while it was travelling on its regular route, from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay.
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No ambulance after half an hour and, she learned, none available

No ambulance after half an hour and, she learned, none available

After the 76-year-old was told nothing was available, bystanders flagged down a passing ambulance
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BC United to run some candidates to retain party name

BC United to run some candidates to retain party name

The move is intended to ensure BC United remains a registered political party with Elections BC, executive director Lindsay Cote said in a letter to members on Friday
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Victoria approves more housing with sharply reduced parking

Victoria approves more housing with sharply reduced parking

A 91-unit rental housing project on Quadra and Fisgard streets will have only four parking stalls instead of the required 60
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Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

Baby boom: A record 86 Vancouver Island marmot pups born in alpine this year

It’s the highest number for wild-born marmots since 2011, when 75 babies were born
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Oaklands Park tennis court defaced with feces

Oaklands Park tennis court defaced with feces

Feces were spread across all four courts, and even wiped on the nets
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Victoria council edges toward pay raise for itself

Victoria council edges toward pay raise for itself

The bylaw, which passed with a vote of 6-3, will mean councillors get a small bump in pay immediately, with a more substantial raise to come after the next election.
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Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

Hullo Ferries workers vote on whether to join union

The online vote on joining the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers Union wrapped up Friday for about 80 employees of the passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver
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Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

Victoria roofing firm fined $60K for failing to follow safety-harness rules

WorkSafeBC says three Proline Roofing Ltd./Proline Gutters workers on a roof in Sooke were wearing fall-protection harnesses that weren’t connected to a lifeline
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Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

Divers find ferry's propeller on sea floor

The 60-year-old ferry was pulled from service after the incident Tuesday morning, which saw 800 litres of light hydraulic fluid leak into marine waters.
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