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Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds

Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds

The last confirmed sighting of members of the young orca's pod was more than two weeks ago in the Barkley Sound area south of Zeballos and near Port Alberni.
Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt

Trudeau meets with president of Poland at CFB Esquimalt

The two leaders toured a warship at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and discussed security issues.
No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

No plans for overdose-prevention sites at all B.C. hospitals, Dix says

Health authorities have differing approaches on how to deal with drug use in hospitals, but task force will standardize rules, minister says.
Home away from everything: A beach house on a remote island becomes a 10-year retreat

Home away from everything: A beach house on a remote island becomes a 10-year retreat

Twenty years ago, kayaker John Dowd stumbled upon an empty beach house on Vargas Island in Clayoquot Sound, part of an off-grid, 10-acre stretch in a provincial park reserve
Nanaimo woman on trial for murder, dismemberment not 'battered partner,' says Crown

Nanaimo woman on trial for murder, dismemberment not 'battered partner,' says Crown

B.C. Supreme Court justice tells Paris Laroche on final day of her first-degree murder trial that he will think “long and hard” about his verdict.
Trudeau visits UVic to tout funding for science, supports for students

Trudeau visits UVic to tout funding for science, supports for students

The prime minister toured the University of Victoria’s CanAssist wing of the CARSA building to hear from science and engineering students and faculty about their research.
Accused in Humpback Road shooting found guilty of first-degree murder

Accused in Humpback Road shooting found guilty of first-degree murder

Alex Knatchbell was lured to a secluded area in Langford in January 2020 and shot 12 times.
Parents fight loss of nature-based school program in Mill Bay

Parents fight loss of nature-based school program in Mill Bay

Q’shintul Mill Bay Nature School is set to shut down at the end of the school year, so it can be used as a satellite facility for nearby George Bonner Elementary
'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

'It was joy': Trapped B.C. orca calf eats seal meat, putting rescue on hold

The orca calf has been stranded alone for nearly a month since its pregnant mother died after becoming trapped on a beach at low tide.
Trudeau stops at Victoria City Hall to chat with mayor

Trudeau stops at Victoria City Hall to chat with mayor

Afternoon traffic on Pandora Ave briefly halted as the prime minister’s motorcade pulled up in front of city hall on Douglas Street shortly after 2 p.m.