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Two lost hikers rescued from Mount Finlayson

Two male hikers were rescued from Mount Finlayson after three hours of searching by the Langford Fire Rescue Rope team on Monday evening. The hikers, 41 and 42, called 911 at about 3 p.m.
Upgraded Langford Lake beach attracts big crowd on B.C. Day

Upgraded Langford Lake beach attracts big crowd on B.C. Day

B.C. Day was beach day in Langford, where crowds gathered in force to enjoy a newly upgraded beach at Langford Lake. When they couldn’t get a spot on the sun-drenched sand, beach fans made do with a spot on the wooden walkway beside the beach.

Downtown loses power after Splash

A power outage Sunday night interrupted traffic lights in downtown Victoria and resulted in one crash at an intersection. A motorcycle collided into the back of another motorcycle at Douglas and Chatham Streets around 10:30 p.m.
Symphony lovers splash to music in the sun

Symphony lovers splash to music in the sun

The stage has been set for Symphony Splash’s 25th anniversary celebrations next year. As tradition would have it, the Victoria Symphony started playing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture at about 9:30 p.m.
Victoria's Ryan Cochrane wins silver at world aquatics championship in 1500-metre freestyle

Victoria's Ryan Cochrane wins silver at world aquatics championship in 1500-metre freestyle

He aims to catch the leader, and one day he just might. Ryan Cochrane of Victoria won the silver medal in the men's 1,500-metre freestyle at the 2013 FINA world aquatics championships.
Symphony Splash takes the stage today

Symphony Splash takes the stage today

The 24th annual Symphony Splash launches at 1 p.m. today, with about 40,000 spectators expected to pack the waterfront and downtown Victoria.
Family sues driver in fatal crash at Victoria airport

Family sues driver in fatal crash at Victoria airport

The family of a taxi driver struck and killed by a car at Victoria International Airport two years ago is suing the elderly driver. Ramesh Sharma’s wife and three children filed a notice of civil claim against Shirley Zerbin in B.C.
Love bus No. 11: Couple ride into married life on bus they took as teens

Love bus No. 11: Couple ride into married life on bus they took as teens

After bringing a budding teenage romance to marital bliss, the No. 11 Cadboro Bay bus will always be magic for Chelsea McMenamie and Brendan Morgan. Chelsea, 24, and Brendan, 23, were married on Saturday.
Luna’s legacy of love and loss

Luna’s legacy of love and loss

As 20-month-old Christopher marches across the hardwood floor of his Sidney Island home, his orca slippers emit the plaintive sound of a killer whale call.
Jack Knox: Chill, everyone. It’s not our fault you don’t live in Victoria

Jack Knox: Chill, everyone. It’s not our fault you don’t live in Victoria

News item: Victoria’s downtown business association removes posters reading “Chill, we could all be in Moose Jaw” after the Saskatchewan city takes offence. The signs were part of a campaign urging people to park downtown.