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BC-Avalanche-Keefer-Lake, 3rd Writethru code:2 Update:ADDS RCMP spokesman’s name HL:Snowmobiler in serious condition after pulled from avalanche in Okanagan THE CANADIAN PRESS VERNON — A 34 year old North Okanagan man is in serious condition after be

The Victoria Highlanders will be bringing back seven players from the 2013 squad that captured the United Soccer League Premier Development League’s Western Conference title and made it to the PDL Final Four.

The zipline at Uptown shopping and office complex opens today with half the cost of each ticket going to a new education fund for Victoria’s Baby Iver. Riders can fly along the zipline from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily until March 23.

There’s nothing like an excuse. I was reminded of this while watching Rob Ford’s unfortunate appearance this week on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show.

When news broke of sexist remarks scrawled on an airliner napkin about its female pilot, Victoria flyer Ramona Reynolds didn’t know whether to scoff or send chocolates.

Five seniors are proving to be an inspiration to Canada’s Olympic rowing hopefuls at Elk Lake.

In a world often filled with hurt, nothing offers comfort like a hot bowl of soup. Grandmothers have forever provided chicken soup for all ills.

British speedskater Elise Christie had her eyes on gold when she tried to pass Italian skater Arianna Fontana on the inside of the Sochi short track. The pair collided, tumbled and took out Korea’s Park Seung-hi.

RICHARD WATTS Times Colonist For the first time in four years, Saanich architect Alan Roy is getting the jitters about meeting his deadlines for building schools in Africa.

Alberni Valley Times One morning last week, Erika Loiselle picked up the office phone at Alberni Industrial Marine. It was a friend of hers on the line. “Remember that $1,500 I leant you?” she began, “you don’t have to pay me back.