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Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community

HALIFAX — The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren't given clear title to their land until recently.
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Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Troubleshooting B.C. tech’s real estate realities

Economic uncertainty and a reluctance to return to office are having an impact on tech-sector recruitment
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Accident at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver kills heavy equipment operator

Accident at Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver kills heavy equipment operator

VANCOUVER — An industrial accident at the Cypress Mountain Resort in West Vancouver has killed one person. West Vancouver police say it happened Tuesday. They say the operator of a front-end loader was caught under the rig as it overturned.
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Mask ambassadors return to hospital entryways; masks mandatory for staff

Mask ambassadors return to hospital entryways; masks mandatory for staff

COVID and flu vaccines are expected to start arriving in long-term care residences as early as this week
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Residents complain campers taking over Vic West Park

Residents complain campers taking over Vic West Park

Park could be added to the list of Victoria parks where sheltering is banned.
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U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

U.S. court told Victoria broker Martel was found in Thailand but is no longer there

Mortgage broker is believed to have left Thailand Aug. 30, after handing over assets to a group of U.S.-based creditors
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BC Conservative leader Rustad under fire for linking SOGI to residential schools

BC Conservative leader Rustad under fire for linking SOGI to residential schools

John Rustad also faced criticism for ‘picking on kids’ by Premier David Eby in question period
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Driver who struck cyclist in Victoria intersection fined for running red light

Driver who struck cyclist in Victoria intersection fined for running red light

The cyclist was riding in the bike lane on a green light before being struck by a driver who failed to stop for a red light at the intersection of Cook Street and Richardson Street
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Mother says son she's accused of murdering tried to teach her self-defence to prepare for imminent attack

Mother says son she's accused of murdering tried to teach her self-defence to prepare for imminent attack

He would sneak up behind her and pretend to slit her throat, she testifies.
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Newfoundland RCMP say phone service resumed for 911 service, detachments

Newfoundland RCMP say phone service resumed for 911 service, detachments

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — RCMP in Newfoundland say phone service has been restored for police detachments and the province's 911 service.
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