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Murky waters: A history of toxic chemicals in the fish-farming industry

Gwen Curry / The Times Colonist

When fish farms first appeared on the coast in the late 1970s, they seemed like an interesting idea. They could provide food, meet consumer demand, and ­perhaps ­alleviate the stress on wild stocks. Small-scale fish farms, mainly on the Sunshine Coast of British ­Columbia, began raising local species such as coho, chum, chinook, and trout.

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1,000-plus reports of passengers not leaving enclosed ferry car decks

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

Transport Canada is in the ­process of reviewing 1,000-plus reports of B.C. Ferries passengers unwilling to leave vehicles on enclosed car decks, as is required by regulations. That requirement . . .

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House Beautiful: Quest for first home takes couple to Lake Cowichan

Kim Pemberton / The Times Colonist

Getting on the property ladder is becoming harder for many, but it’s especially difficult for young people just starting out. High school sweethearts Elizabeth and Nathan Moro feel lucky to have . . .

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Government House grounds close after too many large gatherings

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

The head of Government House says it had no choice but to close the gates to its grounds after large groups of people held birthday parties and yoga ­sessions on the property and even brought in . . .

Local

Proud of your Christmas lights? Submit your address for our map

The Times Colonist

Christmas lights are winking on across Greater Victoria, and it’s time to shine! Once again, the Times Colonist is compiling a map of Christmas light shows. Find the map at timescolonist.com/. . .

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Help us shape our coverage of the Victoria byelection

Times Colonist

Victoria voters go to the polls on Dec. 12 to elect a new city councillor. Let us know what your priorities are and what questions you'd like to ask the candidates. We'll use your responses to help shape our coverage.

Local

Ferry mask image will be replaced after everyone has their laugh

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

A B.C. Ferries sign reminding passengers to wear a mask has gained far more attention than anticipated, even earning a mention on U.S. late-night television. The signs show the profile of a man . . .

Local

Birth mother won't face charges for abandoning infant in ditch in 1986

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A woman who abandoned her newborn baby girl in a ditch on Triangle Mountain 34 years ago will not face criminal charges. The Crown has decided not to prosecute the woman, who was 17 when she . . .

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'Oh hell, you're not a dog': Saanich woman goes nose-to-nose with a big cat — twice

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

Saanich resident Lynn Wright was getting ready for bed on Wednesday night and closing her back door when she noticed what she thought was a dog stretched out on her back porch. “I said: ‘How did . . .

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Jack Knox: A street survivor’s perspective

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

Somewhere between the two extremes — those who want to hug all the messed-up people on the street, and those who would happily hose them into the Inner Harbour — stands Sue McMurter. On one hand,. . .

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Jack Knox: Woman awakes to be told she had died months ago

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

Wilma Williams had a rough start to her Monday. “I got up in the morning and I was 80 years old,” she says. “But by the time I read my mail, I was dead.” This was news to the Victoria woman, who . . .

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