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RCMP officer in fatal Langford crash identified

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An RCMP officer was killed in a crash in Langford early this morning. The RCMP confirmed this morning that Const. Sarah Beckett, 32, had died of her injuries. Beckett...

Tent-city meeting at hotel cancelled after threats

The organizer of a meeting called by a group of tent-city neighbours says the venue has cancelled...

'Canada rocks!': Neil Patrick Harris shares Tofino love on Instagram

Neil Patrick Harris only had the Best Time Ever for one season, but the stage and screen star was...

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Buyer demand pushing up Island real-estate prices outside Victoria

Buyer demand is outpacing supply and pushing prices higher in the Vancouver Island Real Estate ...

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Driver in notorious robbery on trial for theft, threats

The wheelman in Victoria’s most notorious bank robbery is on trial in B.C. Supreme Court, charged...

Cougar spotted on Queen Alexandra Hospital grounds

Saanich Police are warning parents and pet owners to keep watch after a cougar was spotted at the...

Jack Knox: They say ‘free-range eggs’ but they’re not free

It’s a brilliant spring day on the horses-and-tractors part of the Saanich Peninsula, the ...

Comment: Ghomeshi case raises disturbing legal issues

The R. vs. Ghomeshi judgment begins with the word “warning.” And although the warning is about ...

B.C. to target money laundering at casinos

The B.C. government is preparing to unveil a new strategy for dealing with money laundering in ...

Alberta man missing in Victoria area

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help in locating 25-year-old Kevin McPhee, who came ...

Les Leyne: NDP takes firm position against LNG

The New Democratic Party caucus has raised objections in the past to the bellwether liquefied ...

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Icelandic PM to resign amid offshore holdings controversy

REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Iceland's embattled prime minister has resigned amid a controversy over his ...

New Victoria Harbour seaplane terminal welcomes first passengers

The first passengers passed through Harbour Air and Kenmore Air’s new floating terminal in ...

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Downtown Victoria Car Free YYJ 2.0 event could be even bigger

The first car-free day in downtown Victoria was deemed such a success by organizers that they ...

Esquimalt to hold special meeting tonight on amalgamation

Esquimalt will host a special meeting tonight to hear residents’ views on amalgamation. Mayor ...

Savour British Columbia

Need a last-minute budget-friendly getaway idea? Take a B.C. food trip adventure and taste the ...

Victoria Royals have second-round date with Kelowna Rockets

It has become the new normal for the Victoria Royals. The Western Hockey League franchise has ...

110 staff to lose jobs in Nanaimo care-home sale

A Nanaimo seniors home that laid off its staff two years ago and rehired at lower wages is being ...

The Island’s top 20 under 40

Vancouver Island’s next generation of business and community leaders were celebrated during a ...

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Wall, Saskatchewan Party win third term

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Premier Brad Wall promised his brassy, unapologetic advocacy for his ...

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Robber targets Nanaimo pharmacy, gives up when told of police

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for anyone with information about an attempted robbery Sunday. The ...

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Comment: Ghomeshi case raises disturbing legal issues

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Robert Amos: Artist explores the poetry of paint

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Lifu is the “art name” of a man who came to Victoria in January this year. A native of Shenyang in north of China, he...

The Island’s top 20 under 40

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Our History: The legacies of racism on the Pacific

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Around Town: A refugee fundraiser for the birds

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Our Community: Catch local talent, save the bunnies

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