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Woman collapses at pub, quick CPR saves her life

Woman collapses at pub, quick CPR saves her life

Shonna Leung wants to see stepped-up CPR training and AED machines in all venues after her partner — “the healthiest woman around” — suffered a heart attack while out dancing.
Trustee concludes Greg Martel ran a massive Ponzi scheme

Trustee concludes Greg Martel ran a massive Ponzi scheme

Investors were told their money would be used for bridge loans for real estate transactions, but it wasn’t.
Online building-permits application site aims to standardize process in all B.C. jurisdictions

Online building-permits application site aims to standardize process in all B.C. jurisdictions

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says the new system is unique in North America and aims to cut wait times for builders by standardizing requirements that suffer from inconsistencies in different communities.
Ladysmith wants to borrow $13.5 million for new municipal hall

Ladysmith wants to borrow $13.5 million for new municipal hall

Under the plan, a building of up to six storeys would be constructed to replace the existing building, which is so small the town has to rent space at other locations
Woman questions court’s authority, cites Indigenous rights; her case involves Victoria police chief

Woman questions court’s authority, cites Indigenous rights; her case involves Victoria police chief

Kati George-Jim is charged with obstructing police as they tried to arrest a person believed to have thrown water on the police chief at a memorial.
Nature educator, retired lawyer, medievalist to receive honorary UVic degrees

Nature educator, retired lawyer, medievalist to receive honorary UVic degrees

Margaret Lidkea, Eloise Spitzer and Prof. James Carley will be honoured for their contributions
Swiftsure yachts kept racing despite U.S. submarine, online glitch

Swiftsure yachts kept racing despite U.S. submarine, online glitch

A U.S. military submarine unexpectedly came into the path of the racing yachts.
B.C. universities focus on talks with protesters as others take legal action

B.C. universities focus on talks with protesters as others take legal action

The University of Victoria says it's focusing on dialogue with encamped protesters, while Vancouver Island University says it's committed to a "measured" response.
Off-leash dog hit with machete near Coombs was acting aggressively: police

Off-leash dog hit with machete near Coombs was acting aggressively: police

Oceanside RCMP say a couple walking on a nearby trail struck the dog with a machete after it bit one on the leg
Five Victorians earn Order of Military Merit awards

Five Victorians earn Order of Military Merit awards

The five were among 73 members invested with the order by Gov.-Gen Mary Simon in a recent ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa