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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Drag performance draws crowd at Chinatown festival highlighting cultural diversity

Drag performance draws crowd at Chinatown festival highlighting cultural diversity

Awakening Chinatown showcased cultural diversity of Chinese Canadian society
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B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

B.C. Ferries told to improve relationship with ferry-dependent communities

The relationship with ferry-dependent communities has deteriorated in the last two years, says a report from the B.C. Ferry Commission.
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Victoria parking fines increase as of June 1 for first time in 16 years

Victoria parking fines increase as of June 1 for first time in 16 years

Parking fines in metered and time-limited zones will increase to $60 from $40 and fines in residential, no-stopping and commercial zones will rise to $80 from $60
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Plan for five-storey residential building in Vic West clears first hurdle

Plan for five-storey residential building in Vic West clears first hurdle

The proposal would see 1055 Alston St., zoned for light industrial use, rezoned to permit 56 residential units and a single industrial unit to be accessed from Tyee Road
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Our Community: $1M for Nanaimo cancer centre, Community Days at museum

Our Community: $1M for Nanaimo cancer centre, Community Days at museum

The company, which owns gas stations and liquor stores in the mid-Island region, will match donations to the facility up to $1 million
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Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates

Search for truth goes on, regardless of killer Pickton's fate, say victims' advocates

VANCOUVER — Advocates for alleged victims of British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma after being attacked in prison.
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