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New stormwater utility bills flood Victoria homes, businesses

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It’s been in the works for years, but when Victoria’s new stormwater utility bills recently started arriving in mailboxes, many residents were caught unaware — forcing the ...

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Children’s playground to be built on former tent city site

A children’s playground will replace a former homeless camp at the Victoria courthouse next ...

U.K. court: Government can't trigger EU exit without Parliament

In a major blow for Britain's government, the High Court ruled Thursday that the prime minister ...

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Motorist arrested in fatal hit-and-run at Merville

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed an 18-year-old man...

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Langford man found guilty of sex assaults recounts impact of case

A Langford businessman found guilty of sexual assault against five former female employees wept ...

Province ditches plan for highway linking Port Alberni, Highway 19

Plans for a new highway linking Port Alberni to Highway 19 via Horne Lake struck a dead end ...

Cubs win 1st Series title since 1908, beat Indians in Game 7

CLEVELAND - Kris Bryant started to smile even before he fielded the ball. And with his throw to ...

Province outlines school funding details

Schools in the capital region are among 217 across the province that will share $20 million in ...

CRD directors again reject proposal to dock pay for missed meetings

A second Capital Regional District committee is recommending CRD directors not have pay docked to...

How Canada's Liberals annoyed Hillary Clinton team over fundraising

WASHINGTON, United States of America - Hillary Clinton's entourage expressed annoyance that ...

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Dwindling inventory handcuffs home sales in capital region

Real estate sales in Greater Victoria would still be soaring if there was something to sell. ...

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Port Alberni baby in critical condition; father charged with assault

A Port Alberni father has been charged with aggravated assault after his baby arrived at hospital...

Infrastructure funding raises hopes for Belleville terminal plans

The federal government’s plan to spend another $81 billion on infrastructure over the next 11 ...

Greater Victoria’s rainy October days break record

It’s easier to count the days it didn’t rain in Greater Victoria last month: Four. The ...

Man charged with murder, assault in Abbotsford school stabbing

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Grade 9 student Amsuman Nair will remember the screams for the rest of his ...

3.8 million more records surface in Health Ministry firings probe

The discovery of 3.8 million extra documents — almost 20 times more than expected — could ...

Misusing Douglas bus lanes could bring $109 fine; in effect 24 hours in spring

Police will begin issuing $109 tickets next week to drivers who misuse bus-and-bike priority ...

Man said he was on drugs when he killed mother, court hears

Michael McCormick told police he was in the grip of a crystal meth psychosis when he killed his ...

Man sought for assault arrested by Victoria police

Blaine Isherwood, a man wanted by Victoria police in connection with an assault, was arrested ...

Breast-cancer survivor frustrated by too-early releases, surgery cancellation

Michelle Minty endured breast cancer, a double mastectomy and emergency surgeries for subsequent ...

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WHL teams ordered to reveal finances

VANCOUVER — Canadian and Western Hockey League teams have been ordered to reveal their finances ...

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Breast-cancer survivor frustrated by too-early releases, surgery ...

Michelle Minty endured breast cancer, a double mastectomy and emergency surgeries for subsequent infections — all ...

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Obituary: Opera star Bernard Turgeon, baritone who led UVic voice ...

Acclaimed opera singer Bernard Turgeon has died at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy both as a performer ...

Massive chandelier crowning touch to Empress Hotel’s big renovation

A massive custom-designed chandelier with a floral theme is being crafted by renowned Czech lighting company Lasvit ...

A night of emotion marks 25th class at Sports Hall of Fame

It was an emotional night Saturday as the Class of 2016, the 25th enshrined, was inducted into the Victoria Sports ...

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Province outlines school funding details

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Schools in the capital region are among 217 across the province that will share $20 million in funding for ...

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Chum salmon beat the odds, return to Metro Vancouver streams

A bumper return of chum salmon to B.C.’s south coast is flooding urban streams in Metro Vancouver, inspiring ...

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Dwindling inventory handcuffs home sales in capital region

Real Estate stats for October, 2016

Real estate sales in Greater Victoria would still be soaring if there was something to sell. That was the word from...

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Cubs win 1st Series title since 1908, beat Indians in Game 7

CLEVELAND - Kris Bryant started to smile even before he fielded the ball. And with his throw to first for the final out...

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Small Screen: SundanceTV evolves from niche movies

Cable network SundanceTV was founded two decades ago as a place where viewers could experience the films shown at ...

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Eric Akis: Beef stew is comfort in a bowl

Many national food days have been declared over the years, such as national cookie day, national pasta day and even ...

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Editorial: Fate of orcas is linked with ours

Last year’s orca baby boom was cause for cautious optimism. This year, the outlook is looking more bleak with the ...

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Comment: Federal Liberals can’t be relied on for electoral reform

Maryam Monsef, the federal minister of democratic institutions, hosted a community dialogue in Victoria last week, ...

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Conservative motion aims to force Liberal hand on policing ethics

October is another hot month for Toronto home sales, prices soar

'Kevin Bacon,' the runaway pig, rounded up by police and returned to his owner

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SickKids looks to 'stretch' emotions again with new video in fundraising campaign

Animal rights groups trying to intervene in alleged dogfighting euthanasia case

How Canada's Liberals annoyed Hillary Clinton team over fundraising

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Belarus aims for sporting dividend despite economic problems

MINSK, Belarus - Mired in a multi-year recession and bitter loan talks with the International Monetary Fund, it would ...

The Latest: Lawyer: Brexit ruling a victory for democracy

LONDON - The Latest on U.K. court decision on Brexit (all times local):11:10 a.m.The lawyer for one of the claimants ...

Lebanese president asks ex-PM Hariri to form new government

BEIRUT - Lebanon's newly elected president, Michel Aoun, has asked former Prime Minister Saad Hariri to form a new ...

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Victoria Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 25th induction class

For most cities, this might be a decade’s worth of inductees into their Sports Halls of Fame. In Victoria, they call ...

Our Community: TeenFest mostly about fun

Pearkes Arena, one of six participating community centres across Western Canada, will transform itself into an ...

Robert Amos: After 8 years on Causeway, artist ready for something ...

The season is over on the causeway, Victoria’s front window to the world. Because of the temporary nature of the ...

Around Town: Museum celebrates 130 years

As most Royal B.C. Museum visitors know, a lot has changed since a citizens’ petition inspired its creation in 1886....

Vital People: On Cridge menu — food skills for brain-injury survivors

Geoff Sing was only half-joking when he said the Cridge Centre for the Family was getting into the restaurant ...

Vital People: Kindness matters

Mark your calendars, Victoria. Friday, Nov. 4 is the second annual Random Act of Kindness Day in the region. Just as ...

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