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Gregory Martel and company no longer allowed to act as mortgage brokers

Gregory Martel and company no longer allowed to act as mortgage brokers

The B.C. Financial Services Authority said investigators obtained evidence indicating Martel and Shop Your Own Mortgage had conducted business “in a manner prejudicial to the public interest”
Kitchen fire extinguished quickly in Saanich

Kitchen fire extinguished quickly in Saanich

The occupant of the suite in the three-storey, multi-unit complex was out for a bike ride at the time of the fire
Province contributes $10 million to parks foundation

Province contributes $10 million to parks foundation

The foundation, created in 2017 with an initial $10-million provincial grant, is independent from government as the official charitable partner for B.C. Parks
Future of World's Largest Hockey Stick up in the air

Future of World's Largest Hockey Stick up in the air

Cowichan Valley residents may get a chance to weigh in on the future of the World’s Largest Hockey Stick through a survey
Lecture to look at perils and promise of AI

Lecture to look at perils and promise of AI

Dr. Michael Ridley, one of the featured speakers at Friday’s debate, says people need to know more about how algorithms use artificial intelligence
Bear Mountain fee for non-residents to use trails sparks sharp words

Bear Mountain fee for non-residents to use trails sparks sharp words

Bear Mountain is stepping up enforcement on its pass program, which requires non-residents to pay $45 a day and sign an insurance waiver to access its trails.
Police warn that gang members are trying to recruit at Greater Victoria schools

Police warn that gang members are trying to recruit at Greater Victoria schools

Students are lured in through selling vaping products or high-end clothes for the gang members
Sidney drops plan for two downtown bike lanes after negative feedback

Sidney drops plan for two downtown bike lanes after negative feedback

Forty-six per cent of respondents said they do not want to see any new or improved bike projects in Sidney
Province reveals 10 B.C. municipalities required to hit housing targets

Province reveals 10 B.C. municipalities required to hit housing targets

Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay are among the municipalities that will be required to hit yet-to-be-established targets on new home construction or risk having the province force through higher density.
B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

Province is launching a website on June 29, allowing people to book appointments with pharmacists online.
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