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Emmanuel Osaseri faces fraud and other criminal charges as he’s accused of working as a dental hygienist without a license. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man provided dental care without a licence: Saanich police

Emmanuel Osaseri accused of working as a dental hygienist, college says he’s never been registered

Emmanuel Osaseri faces fraud and other criminal charges as he’s accused of working as a dental hygienist without a license. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Law Courts building in Vancouver, home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Nanaimo woman’s murder, interfering-with-dead body trial moved to Vancouver

B.C. Supreme Court trial of Paris Jayanne Laroche still scheduled to begin Jan. 22

The Law Courts building in Vancouver, home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
B.C.’s Transportation Ministry is working to determine the company and driver involved in the latest hit to highway infrastructure. (Black Press)

No significant damage after truck strikes tunnel; B.C. investigating

Transportation Ministry says it’s working to identify company, driver in latest incident

B.C.’s Transportation Ministry is working to determine the company and driver involved in the latest hit to highway infrastructure. (Black Press)
A Kelowna Tent City resident pictured with his burnt cooler after a fire spread from a neighbouring tent. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Wet, cold, desperate B.C. tent city residents plead for fire extinguishers

While it is against the rules to use fire, people are desperate for warmth, say Tent City residents

A Kelowna Tent City resident pictured with his burnt cooler after a fire spread from a neighbouring tent. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. announces 5 more Indigenous justice centres

The new centres will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna

Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)

B.C. announces new Indigenous-led justice centres

The new centres will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna

Premier David Eby, here seen announcing a new Indigenous Justice Centre in Chilliwack last summer,announced five more such centres Wednesday in Vancouver. They will operate in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey and Kelowna. (Jennifer Feinberg/ Chilliwack Progress)
A scene from Mount Benson from Buttertubs Marsh Park in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)

Snuneymuxw receives 212 hectares on Mount Benson as part of land transfer

Total agreement will transfer more than 3,000 hectares of land on mounts Benson and McKay

A scene from Mount Benson from Buttertubs Marsh Park in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Universal Pictures via AP)

SAG Awards nominate ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ snub DiCaprio

Barbra Streisand will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cillian Murphy in a scene from “Oppenheimer.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
Hill busy with children and a growing number of adults enjoying the snow in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport. (Black Press Media photo))

As arctic outflows creep into Vancouver Island, here’s how to prepare

Wind chill effects could lead to temperatures feeling as low as -20C in some areas

Hill busy with children and a growing number of adults enjoying the snow in North Saanich near Victoria International Airport. (Black Press Media photo))
The Spirit of Vancouver Island makes its way between Vancouver and and Vancouver Island. (Howard Sandler - Shutterstock.com)

BC Ferries cancels Spirit of Vancouver Island sailings over weather worries

Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen sailings cancelled as ferry service eyes weather

The Spirit of Vancouver Island makes its way between Vancouver and and Vancouver Island. (Howard Sandler - Shutterstock.com)
VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)

VicPD releases images in the torching of a popular Victoria restaurant

The fire at the 2900 block of Douglas Street occurred on June 16

VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)
The northbound exit to Shawnigan Lake remains closed as crews replace a pole after an early morning crash Jan. 11. (Emcon Services South Island Division/X)

UPDATE: Malahat reopens after early morning crash near Shawnigan Road

Drivers can expect congestion after an early morning crash closed the Malahat

The northbound exit to Shawnigan Lake remains closed as crews replace a pole after an early morning crash Jan. 11. (Emcon Services South Island Division/X)
Ladysmith resident and model Pamela Anderson is the face of New York City-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler’s spring 2024 collection. (Proenza Schouler image)

Pamela Anderson lands no-makeup modelling job for New York City designer

Ladysmith celebrity the face of Proenza Schouler’s new spring collection

Ladysmith resident and model Pamela Anderson is the face of New York City-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler’s spring 2024 collection. (Proenza Schouler image)
The basic pet grab and go bag. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Simple steps for preparedness as extreme weather set to hit Greater Victoria

Some things are free – like knocking on the neighbour’s door

The basic pet grab and go bag. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)

Man who stabbed woman to death in Nanaimo not criminally responsible

Simon James Baker, 23, suffered from delusions at time of 2022 killing

The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Kelowna Rockets welcome the Seattle Thunderbirds to Prospera Place on Wednesday night (Jan. 10) after saving them from a bus crash the night before. (@Kelowna_Rockets/X)

Kelowna Rockets come to rival’s rescue after bus slides off B.C. highway

Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team’s bus slipped off the highway Tuesday night; no one was injured

The Kelowna Rockets welcome the Seattle Thunderbirds to Prospera Place on Wednesday night (Jan. 10) after saving them from a bus crash the night before. (@Kelowna_Rockets/X)
Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. Sean Gravells, the former president of a Fort St. John Pride society, is facing several sex crimes charges, including two related to child pornography offenses, the B.C. Prosecution Service has confirmed.(File photo)

Former B.C. Pride society president charged with child porn offences

The North Peace Pride Society says it ‘took swift actions’ to vote to remove board member

Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. Sean Gravells, the former president of a Fort St. John Pride society, is facing several sex crimes charges, including two related to child pornography offenses, the B.C. Prosecution Service has confirmed.(File photo)
A freight train makes its way over the Black Bridge in Duncan, back when rail was still running on the E&N corridor. (Black Press Media file photo)

New Island rail group envisions cargo and passenger service on the tracks

Island Rail Corporation estimates $1.5-billion price tag to restore rail

A freight train makes its way over the Black Bridge in Duncan, back when rail was still running on the E&N corridor. (Black Press Media file photo)
Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)

Snow levels significantly below normal across B.C.

Jan. 1 measurements showed 56% of normal levels province-wide

Snow levels are below normal in British Columbia, according to the province’s Jan. 1 statistics. (River Forecast Centre map)
Police have renewed their appeal to the public to help find a Nanaimo woman missing since September. (Photo submitted)
Police have renewed their appeal to the public to help find a Nanaimo woman missing since September. (Photo submitted)