The number of patients infected in a deadly C. difficile outbreak at Nanaimo’s hospital continues to climb, reaching 57 by Thursday afternoon.

The Law Society of B.C. is investigating a complaint against Victoria labour lawyer Marli Rusen, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill while she was hired by the police force to negotiate severance packages for employees under Battershill’s command.

The 9 a.m. sailing from Swartz Bay of the Spirit of British Columbia today was nearly three hours late arriving at Tsawwassen because of a malfunctioning propeller.

B.C. construction workers will now be subject to mandatory drug tests if they are ever involved in a work-place accident or if they are suspected of being impaired.

The 9 a.m. sailing of the Spirit of British Columbia from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen is still en route due to mechanical difficulties, B.C. Ferries said today in a service notice. As a result, the ferry corporation has cancelled the 1 p.m. sailing departing Swartz Bay, the 3 p.m. departing Tsawwassen and the 5 p.m. departing Swartz Bay.

Three Canadian combat engineers were killed and one was seriously injured early Wednesday morning when their convoy hit an improvised explosive device on the main highway outside Kandahar City.

The provincial ombudsman has launched a sweeping investigation of problems with seniors care in B.C. after receiving an influx of complaints in recent weeks.

Sprinter Gary Reed says running in Beijing's downpour was like being at home.

Eric Lamaze won Canada's first-ever Olympic show jumping gold medal on Thursday, riding clear through two rounds and a jumpoff at Shatin Stadium.

TYLER, Raymond Douglas December 19, 1926 - August 19, 2008 It is with deep regret the family of Ray Tyler announces his peaceful passing at the age of 81. Ray is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, Lila, his wife of 54 years. He also leaves his five children Garry (Monty), Karen (Dayle), Ross (Donna), Neil (Louise), Kim (Len) and his grandchildren, Kristen, Brandon and Kelly. ...

Distraught relatives of the 153 victims of the Madrid holiday jet disaster struggled Thursday to identify burned body parts as investigators scoured the wreckage for clues.

Emilie Heymans of Greenfield Park, Quebec won Canada's second medal in diving on Thursday night  with a silver performance in the women's 10-metre platform.

Victoria Coun. Charlayne Thornton-Joe yesterday ended rumours that she would run for the mayor's chair by saying she will keep her sights focused on getting a third term as city councillor.

After wrestling with the issue for almost a year, Sooke council could ask residents in this fall's election whether they want a ban on backyard burning.

B.C.'s police watchdog says he'll release "a basic general understanding" of the case against former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill, regardless of whether a public hearing is held into the matter.

PORT ALBERNI -- The last hours of Kristy Morrey's life look rather ordinary on paper.

Robert Binder resuscitated a lifeless accident victim and got him breathing again. Now he and other rescuers just want to know if the man is recovering.

Simon Capet's ambitious Euphonia summer music festival has folded due to poor ticket sales after only two weeks.

VANCOUVER -- The last of a dozen Bill Reid works of art stolen from the Museum of Anthropology at the University of B.C. in May have been recovered by RCMP and returned to the museum.

The Cowichan Lodge seniors' care home near Duncan will remain open until the summer of 2009, after a community uprising and a legal appeal forced the Vancouver Island Health Authority to back down on closing the facility next month.