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Moose Jaw residents irate over Victoria poster campaign mocking the city

Moose Jaw residents irate over Victoria poster campaign mocking the city

A marketing plan by the Downtown Victoria Business Association to encourage more people to park and shop downtown has run afoul of irate residents in Moose Jaw, Sask.
View Royal says no to sewage plant at Thetis Cove

View Royal says no to sewage plant at Thetis Cove

The Town of View Royal will not allow a sewage treatment plant to be built on undeveloped waterfront property at Thetis Cove, says Mayor Graham Hill.
Norovirus rarely kills on its own, expert says, amid outbreak at Victoria care home

Norovirus rarely kills on its own, expert says, amid outbreak at Victoria care home

The norovirus that swept through a Victoria care home over the past three weeks rarely causes death on its own and most healthy people recover in two to three days, B.C.’s provincial health officer said.
Victoria watching as Vancouver prepares for bike-share plan

Victoria watching as Vancouver prepares for bike-share plan

Victoria will watch closely how Vancouver uses its head in implementing its new bike-share program, says Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin. “Everyone’s waiting to see how Vancouver resolves the helmet issue,” Fortin said Wednesday.
Gun found at Victoria recycling facility

Gun found at Victoria recycling facility

Saanich police are investigating how a .455-calibre Webley revolver belonging to an 81-year-old Gordon Head man ended up in a recycling facility on Bridge Street.
Victoria police issue bear spray warning

Victoria police issue bear spray warning

Victoria police are reminding retailers of the rules for selling bear spray after seizing 30 cans over the past six months.
Island astronomer Gregory Fahlman named to Order of B.C.

Island astronomer Gregory Fahlman named to Order of B.C.

A world-renowned astronomy researcher is the lone Vancouver Island resident among 13 people named to the Order of British Columbia on Wednesday.
Greater Victoria sewage project director hired at $290,000 annually in five-year contract

Greater Victoria sewage project director hired at $290,000 annually in five-year contract

Greater Victoria’s controversial sewage treatment project is getting a new director, with a salary so large it will likely raise eyebrows.
Victoria's Ryan Cochrane wins bronze in 800-metre freestyle at world aquatics championships in Spain

Victoria's Ryan Cochrane wins bronze in 800-metre freestyle at world aquatics championships in Spain

Ryan Cochrane of Victoria won the bronze medal in the men's 800-metre freestyle Wednesday at the 2013 FINA world aquatics championships in Barcelona, Spain, after a furious final charge to the wall in which all three medals were for the taking.
Camping this weekend? No fires allowed on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Camping this weekend? No fires allowed on Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Lower Mainland

Vancouver Island campers will have to enjoy the great outdoors without a campfire this weekend. B.C.’s Coastal Fire Centre is implementing a campfire ban at noon Thursday, due to dry weather.