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BC Transit bus, not new light duty bus. (Black Press Media file)

New bus rolls into Victoria

A light-duty bus is now operational in Victoria

BC Transit bus, not new light duty bus. (Black Press Media file)
The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives named four women on Dec. 11, 2023 who are reportedly practising midwifery unlawfully in the province. (Christian Bowen/Unsplash)

B.C. regulator warns public of 4 women offering unlawful midwifery services

Only licensed midwives allowed to offer birthing services in B.C., regulatory college reminds people

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives named four women on Dec. 11, 2023 who are reportedly practising midwifery unlawfully in the province. (Christian Bowen/Unsplash)
Log House Pub vehicle incident on Dec.9. (Image/ Mark Larson)

Vehicle fails turn, sent airborne over 3 lanes into West Shore pub

The incident happened Dec. 9 outside the Long House Pub

Log House Pub vehicle incident on Dec.9. (Image/ Mark Larson)
West Shore RCMP caught a driver who had no insurance. (Black Press Media file photo)

No insurance (for 4 years), no licence means no car for West Shore driver

Vehicle was impounded and towed after an RCMP traffic stop

West Shore RCMP caught a driver who had no insurance. (Black Press Media file photo)
Williams Lake RCMP are investigating after a man brought a dead infant to a local area hospital on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)

RCMP investigating after man brings dead infant to B.C. hospital

Williams Lake RCMP say 32-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were arrested, but have been released

Williams Lake RCMP are investigating after a man brought a dead infant to a local area hospital on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)
Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: B.C.’s Juulsen dealing with the pressure of becoming a regular

In year 7, Lower Mainland product still trying to prove himself as an everyday player

Surrey’s Noah Juulsen is hoping to establish himself as an NHL regular with the Canucks. photo courtesy of Vancouver Canucks
The 39th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration in Victoria. (Jen Zielinski/ Black Press Media)

B.C. Legislature lights up for the holidays in Victoria

The event was held on Thursday, Dec. 7

The 39th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration in Victoria. (Jen Zielinski/ Black Press Media)
As is December custom, the BC Legislature building shines bright for the holiday season, with highlights of red and green and a seasonal light display flowing from its famed fountain. (Courtesy of Emily Vance)

B.C. legislature in Victoria lights up for the season

The 39th annual Christmas Lights Across Canada celebration takes place Dec. 7

As is December custom, the BC Legislature building shines bright for the holiday season, with highlights of red and green and a seasonal light display flowing from its famed fountain. (Courtesy of Emily Vance)
(Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: West Shore RCMP report missing 21-year-old man located

Police say man reported missing in November was located

(Black Press Media file photo)
Former NHLer Josh Gorges is one of the many victims of the current feud between the BCHL and Hockey Canada. courtesy Bob Marjanovich

THE MOJ: Former NHLer not coaching kids because of Hockey Canada dispute

Retired defenceman Josh Gorges not allowed to coach son’s team because he works for BCHL team

Former NHLer Josh Gorges is one of the many victims of the current feud between the BCHL and Hockey Canada. courtesy Bob Marjanovich
The IEOA Truck Parade and Food Drive sparkled during its tour of Greater Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Randi Page/ Black Press Media)

Festive truck parade lights up Greater Victoria

IEOA’s 24th annual parade helps children and families who are accessing food banks

The IEOA Truck Parade and Food Drive sparkled during its tour of Greater Victoria on Saturday, Dec. 2. (Randi Page/ Black Press Media)
B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions

THE MOJ: Lions safari into Victoria to show this is not just Vancouver’s team

Touchdown Pacific game important to the team and especially to owner Amar Doman

B.C. Lions Chief Operating Officer Duane Vienneau addresses the media during a press conference in Victoria to announce the Touchdown Pacific clash between the Lions and the Ottawa Redblacks on Aug. 31 at Royal Athletic Park. courtesy Liam Thomson, B.C. Lions
The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames

THE MOJ: Zadorov should mean the hits keep coming for the Canucks

Big defenceman pleases fan base, looks like the right player at the right price

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Photo courtesy of Calgary Flames
In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.

Six Vancouver Island residents charged in alleged drug trafficking network

Victoria, Campbell River and Comox Valley residents charged in connection with 2022 search warrants

In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.
Police are warning the public after a New Westminster man was scammed into buying fake gold for $1,800. (New Westminster Police Department)

Fraudsters trick B.C. man into buying $1,800 of fake gold jewellery

Police say scammers claimed to be wealthy foreigners who had been robbed and need cash

Police are warning the public after a New Westminster man was scammed into buying fake gold for $1,800. (New Westminster Police Department)
Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto speaks at the Victoria Conference Centre on Wednesday (Nov. 29) about the B.C. Lions playing the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria on Aug. 31. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

BC Lions to play Redblacks during regular season game in Victoria

The game will take place Aug. 31

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto speaks at the Victoria Conference Centre on Wednesday (Nov. 29) about the B.C. Lions playing the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria on Aug. 31. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com

THE MOJ: Boeser rides rollercoaster to top of NHL goal-scoring ranks

Canuck has pushed his way through some tough times to emerge with the best hockey of his career

After two goals in Tuesday night’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver’s Brock Boeser now leads the NHL with 17 goals. courtesy- vancouvercanucks.com
Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)

Goat killed by pit bull while onlookers filmed, B.C. RCMP say

Police searched Merritt home and found remains of goat

Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com

THE MOJ: Wings clipped, Seahawks are sinking fast into the Pacific

Seattle needs answers fast after spotty past month transformed outlook for the season

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (middle) and the offense have only managed to produce three touchdowns in the last four games. courtesy Seahawks.com
A Richmond man is accused of stealing $10-million in cryptocurrency during a 2022 home invasion. Jin Da Xing, 34, is facing 11 charges. (Shutterstock)

Charges laid after B.C. couple tied up, robbed of $10-million in crypto

RCMP say multiple suspects impersonated police, broken into couple’s Richmond home

A Richmond man is accused of stealing $10-million in cryptocurrency during a 2022 home invasion. Jin Da Xing, 34, is facing 11 charges. (Shutterstock)