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Victoria council acts to prohibit pitching tents in parks during day

A child was apprehended by Ministry of Children and Family Development workers after Saanich police busted a small marijuana grow operation near Glanford Park.

Accused business owner had asked for rezoning of Central Saanich land

$60-million project includes mostly fashion outlets, overall upgrades

Uncertain economic times have local politicians scrambling to make sure they're getting the best bang for their regional tax buck.

A Victoria alcoholic at the centre of a panhandling court case has been sentenced to 60 days in jail and one year's probation for an assault he can't even remember.

Lawsuit cites improper selling and buying of stores on Vancouver Island

33 per cent break on all sailings and routes; part of B.C. government response to economic downturn

U.S. travel 'dicey,' Courtenay senior says

Graham says he'll focus on troubled downtown core