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If he’s elected premier, B.C. New Democratic leader Adrian Dix says he’ll consider repealing the province’s balanced budget legislation.

Victoria police worked with the RCMP to arrest two people Wednesday as they drove off a ferry at Swartz Bay. The vehicle was searched and police found a suitcase packed with close to $50,000 worth of crack cocaine and methamphetamine.

A woman was taken to hospital Thursday after her car rolled over on Sooke Road near Saseenos elementary school. The crash occurred at 5:45 and reduced traffic to one lane for about 30 minutes. The car ended up on its roof, said Cpl.

Traffic on the Patricia Bay Highway north of Sayward Road was reduced to one lane Thursday evening after a tree toppled and brought down power lines. B.C. Hydro was called to the scene to make repairs.

With a string of gold albums, a hit TV series and the signature Moon River, Andy Williams was a voice of the 1960s, although not the '60s we usually hear about.

TODAY John Pinette, comedian, at the McPherson Playhouse, tonight and Friday at 7: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-386-6121. > Story in GO, page D7 Martyn Joseph and guests at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets at vcm.bc.ca.

Social-service agencies worry as winter approaches

Activist 'thrilled,' saying vote sets the stage for petition campaign

Municipal leaders called for the decriminalization of marijuana at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention here Wednesday. "I'm absolutely thrilled.

Rumoured run at Liberal leadership by ex-PM's son creates sensation