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Composting facility in Central Saanich to fight CRD licence suspension in court

Composting facility in Central Saanich to fight CRD licence suspension in court

A Central Saanich composting facility is going to court to fight a suspension of its licence by the Capital Regional District. Foundation Organics Ltd. filed notice in B.C.
Duncan teen struck by two cars remembered as ‘quiet soul’

Duncan teen struck by two cars remembered as ‘quiet soul’

A Duncan teenager killed after being struck by two cars on the Trans-Canada Highway early Monday was always smiling and always supportive of family and her many friends, her great-aunt Bernadette Peter-Sam said Wednesday.
Fraud crimes an ongoing trend, Saanich police say

Fraud crimes an ongoing trend, Saanich police say

Fraud-related offences are gaining ground on armed robbery and other crimes here and across the country.
Victoria mom delivers nine-pound baby in van on way to the hospital

Victoria mom delivers nine-pound baby in van on way to the hospital

When Katelynn McHaffie woke up Monday, she felt slightly uncomfortable but didn’t imagine she’d soon be giving birth in a van travelling along a highway ramp with her 2-1/2-year-old son cheering her on.
Victoria airport walking and biking trail to be finished next month, CEO says

Victoria airport walking and biking trail to be finished next month, CEO says

A nine-kilometre paved bike and walking trail around Victoria International Airport will be finished by mid-September, says airport president and CEO Geoff Dickson.

Nanaimo man with prosthetic legs pleads guilty to assaulting senior with pole

A Nanaimo man is expected to be sent to jail after he used a wooden pole to assault a senior on a scooter.
Campers set a record for B.C. Parks reservations

Campers set a record for B.C. Parks reservations

Eager campers have set an all-time record for reservations at B.C. Parks this year, says the government.
Charities must choose between grants and property-tax breaks in Esquimalt

Charities must choose between grants and property-tax breaks in Esquimalt

Charities and non-profit groups in Esquimalt will no longer be able to claim both property-tax exemptions and local grants, under changes approved by town council Monday night.
Victoria cuts management positions to save $500,000 a year

Victoria cuts management positions to save $500,000 a year

Two City of Victoria managers have lost their jobs as part of corporate restructuring expected to save $500,000 a year and hold the lid on municipal tax increases.
Saanich police looking for stolen hot dog cart

Saanich police looking for stolen hot dog cart

Saanich police are looking for three missing items that don’t usually make their list of stolen goods. One is a hot dog cart, bearing the logo Dog Nation, stolen from a home on Raymond Street South, near Tillicum Road.