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Five key takeaways from historic 2024 B.C. election
Oct 21, 2024 · The 2024 B.C. provincial election was historic in many ways. The B.C. Conservative party — which won 1.91 per cent and zero seats in 2020 — finds itself within inches of power, leading in 45 ridings in the initial count and capturing 43.57 per cent of the popular vote as the party tapped into a public mood for change.
B.C. Conservative leader faces test after colleagues' letter attacks ...
Dec 6, 2024 · Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad faces a test after 13 members of his caucus have asked him to essentially discipline Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko for comments that she made about a former Vancouver Police Board member.
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Heather Pallas dug deep to finish 19th in her age category at the 70.3 Ironman World Championship
LIVE RESULTS: B.C.'s 2024 election winners
Oct 20, 2024 · Follow along for the results in B.C.'s 43rd provincial election
Victoria airport land use plan meets with turbulence at North …
Dec 6, 2024 · The Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) is seeking feedback from North Saanich council on a new land-use plan for Victoria International Airport.
Record 1 million voters attend advanced voting in 2024 B.C. election
Oct 17, 2024 · British Columbians hit a new record with one million votes during the six days of advance voting, Elections BC says. In total, 1,001,331 British Columbians voted Oct. 10 to 16 – the most ever in an advance voting period.
Some Greater Victoria residents could be without power overnight
Nov 4, 2024 · Power is out for some Greater Victoria residents after strong winds and heavy rain hit Vancouver Island Monday (Nov. 4) morning. BC Hydro said it could be some time before power is restored across Greater Victoria.
VIDEO: New course ushers in Taylor Swift era at University of Victoria
Dec 3, 2024 · Taylor Swift's 150th performance, the last stop on The Eras Tour, will take place on Dec. 8 at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium. Swift has sold over $1 billion worth of tickets during her 60-date, five-continent tour since her debut performance in Glendale, Arizona.
VIDEO: Fire crews battle massive Saanich blaze amid high winds
Nov 20, 2024 · Quadra Street closure expected to extend into Thursday. 1 / 1 Saanich fire crews survey the damage done by a hot fire buffeted by high winds in the early hours of Nov. 20. Christine van Reeuwyk/Saanich News Advertisement