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Preparedness workshops planned

The Saanich Emergency Program wants residents to know what to do and…

Gun incident likely won’t win radio contest

In an attempt to win a radio station contest, a Victoria man…

View from above of the Fukushima nuclear power complex in northeastern Japan

Japanese radiation now detectable in B.C.

Minute levels measured but considered no risk, more monitoring stations coming

View from above of the Fukushima nuclear power complex in northeastern Japan

Selkirk Trestle better in the dark, CRD says

Anonymous donation for lighting could encourage crime, parks manager says

Murder charges pondered as Victoria assault victim dies

What began as an aggravated assault investigation was upgraded to murder Tuesday, when the victim of a brutal attack died.

Mayor Christopher Causton grins as Runnymede Place resident Ewa Lupin compares Oak Bay residents’ issues with council to public discontent during the French Revolution. About 50 protesters gathered at the municipal hall Monday to voice concerns over council’s decision-making process

‘Off with their heads’- Oak Bay residents politely storm gates of municipal hall

Mayor promises town hall meeting to air public grievancesThey had the placards.…

Mayor Christopher Causton grins as Runnymede Place resident Ewa Lupin compares Oak Bay residents’ issues with council to public discontent during the French Revolution. About 50 protesters gathered at the municipal hall Monday to voice concerns over council’s decision-making process

UVic bends to public demands on Queenswood

The future use of six hectares of property continues to cause friction…

Coun. Wayne Hunter listens to a presentation from Ellice Recycle general manager Gary Bartlett during the committee of the whole meeting Monday night. Council voted 5-3 to table Ellice's rezoning application in hopes that a better public consultation process can be held to mitigate concerns.

Saanich tables recycling depot proposal after neighbours voice concerns

Not in their backyards… yet The difference between a NIMBY and an…

Coun. Wayne Hunter listens to a presentation from Ellice Recycle general manager Gary Bartlett during the committee of the whole meeting Monday night. Council voted 5-3 to table Ellice's rezoning application in hopes that a better public consultation process can be held to mitigate concerns.

Coroner’s inquest finishes Friday

The results of a coroner's inquest into an in-custody death from 2009…

UPDATE – Saanich Gulf Islands MP Gary Lunn defends federal budget

Saanich Gulf Islands MP Gary Lunn said he is in a state of shock and disbelief after opposition parties spoke out against the Conservative budget moments after it was released.

  • Mar 22, 2011

Drug dealers stung in set-up

A dial-a-dope operation was shut down last weekend when police pretended to…

Enviro award nominations sought

What do you do to help the planet? Saanich’s environmental advisory committee…

Clearly Lasik co-founder jailed for murder plot

The co-founder of Clearly Lasik was sentenced to 20 years in prison…

Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort and Spa assistant front office manager Justin Foisy and guest services staff Victoria Zsombor get ready for Earth Hour March 26 when the hotel will read Dr. Seuss by candlelight and serving Earth cookies and milk.

Earth Hour not about energy savings, WWF says

Symbolic actions more important to combat climate change

Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort and Spa assistant front office manager Justin Foisy and guest services staff Victoria Zsombor get ready for Earth Hour March 26 when the hotel will read Dr. Seuss by candlelight and serving Earth cookies and milk.
B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon

B.C. minister likes federal budget

B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon likes the direction of the latest federal…

B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon

Asian women targeted by bus stop masturbator

Police have issued a warning to women, especially young women of Asian…

Traffic passes Pandora Green as council decides on an improvement plan for the boulevard.
Traffic passes Pandora Green as council decides on an improvement plan for the boulevard.
Thérese Coté Gerein

Victoria francophone family recognized

Côté family gave back to the community

Thérese Coté Gerein
Stephanie Robertson holds her doll

Inking outside the box

Stephanie Robertson holds her doll, Masato, as Khaos from Incendiary Tattoos works…

  • Mar 21, 2011
Stephanie Robertson holds her doll
BCTF president Susan Lambert is flanked by teacher local representatives from all 60 school districts at the union's convention in Victoria Monday.

B.C. on collision course with teachers

The only negotiated contract the B.C. Teachers' Federation has ever signed is…

BCTF president Susan Lambert is flanked by teacher local representatives from all 60 school districts at the union's convention in Victoria Monday.
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