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Alcohol consumption in B.C. drops to its lowest point in 2 decades

1 week ago | todayinbc.com | Jake Wray

Times may be tough, but they aren't driving more people to drink, according to recent data released by the University of Victoria. The provincial average amount of alcohol purchased in a year in British Columbia is at a 20-year low. The data is presented in litres of absolute alcohol per person over the age of 15, with 1 litre of absolute alcohol being equivalent to approximately 58.65 standard drinks.
Private investigators take on Marion missing person case from Lake Cowichan

2 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Sarah Simpson

On the heels of Nicolas Marion's 39th birthday on March 25, the father of the man who went missing from Youbou June 30, 2024 has hired a private firm to help locate his son. Carl Marion has asked for the help of the non-profit group Please Bring Me Home to help find Nicolas. "They're the ones that are driving this bus," investigator Ruby Robinson said on Wednesday, April 9.
Old regrets danced away as B.C. residents of a certain age enjoy 'Second Chance Prom'

2 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Kelsey Yates

It’s not often in life we get second chances, but just this once, the Yaqan Nukiy School gym served as a portal to go back in time. On March 29, the Lower Kootenay Band hosted the Second Chance Prom as a do-over for anyone who had a mediocre experience at their own graduation. “Just about everybody I spoke to didn't have a very good experience at their prom,” said Nasukin Jason Louie.
'Mistake' of partisan endorsement on official letterhead won't happen again: B.C. MLA

2 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Robin Grant

A letter typed on B.C. legislative assembly stationery signed by Conservative Party MLA Anna Kindy and several other elected officials that backs a controversial federal election candidate has raised concerns about the ethical implications of sending out a partisan message from the legislature. The letter released on social media over the weekend has the signatures of Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl and city Couns. Ben Lanyon, Ron Kerr, and Doug Chapman.
UPDATE: 'Mistake' of partisan endorsement on official letterhead won't happen again: B.C. MLA

2 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Robin Grant

A letter typed on B.C. legislative assembly stationery signed by Conservative Party MLA Anna Kindy and several other elected officials that backs a controversial federal election candidate has raised concerns about the ethical implications of sending out a partisan message from the legislature. The letter released on social media over the weekend has the signatures of Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl and city Couns. Ben Lanyon, Ron Kerr, and Doug Chapman.
Crown, defence make closing arguments in Tofino murder trial

2 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Elena Rardon

A jury will soon determine the outcome of a murder trial that dates back to December 2020 in Tofino. Luke Priddle, 27, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Mathew Phillips, 47. Priddle is also charged with robbery and theft of Phillips' motor vehicle. After two weeks of witness testimony, Crown counsel and the defence had a chance to make their closing arguments to the BC Supreme Court jury on Monday, April 7 in Port Alberni.
Kelowna protestors march to raise awareness of avian flu ostrich cull

3 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Jacqueline Gelineau

A group of people and superheroes marched down Kelowna's Bernard Avenue on March 29, to protest a government-ordered cull of 400 ostriches from Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C. In the midst of an international avian flu outbreak, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was tipped off that several birds at Universal Ostrich Farm had fallen ill.
THE MOJ: It wasn't supposed to be this way for the Vancouver Canucks

3 weeks ago | todayinbc.com | Bob Marjanovich

As the Vancouver Canucks enter the final month of the regular season, they’re faced with an almost impossible task. Vancouver basically has to win all of its remaining games and hope that the Minnesota Wild split their final eight contests if the Canucks want to qualify for the playoffs. The ‘unofficial” magic number is five as any combination of five Minnesota wins or Vancouver losses will eliminate the Canucks.
Oak Bay bookstore set to celebrate 60 years

May 28, 2024 | todayinbc.com | Tim Collins

By Tim Collins There’s a celebration planned at Ivy’s Bookshop, the iconic neighbourhood bookstore located in the heart of Oak Bay. The delightful shop has been providing an unique and varied selection of books for since 1964, and on Saturday, June 1, they’ll be celebrating with giveaways, cupcakes, a colouring contest for the kids and free book bags for the first 60 customers through the door.
‘Windowless dungeon’: B.C listing asks $1,800 for tiny room, ‘zero daylight’

Dec 12, 2023 | todayinbc.com | Chris Campbell

A Victoria landlord has removed a listing that appeared to have no windows after a local renter called them out for trying to rent out a “windowless dungeon.”Connor Grabner said he moved to Victoria earlier this year after accepting a new job, but told Black Press Media he has been frustrated by a lack of decent rental options.