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Port Alberni girl’s murderer waives parole hearing

Port Alberni girl’s murderer waives parole hearing

PORT ALBERNI — A man who murdered an 11-year-old girl in Port Alberni in 1996 has waived his right to have a parole hearing this year.
Victoria kayaker seeks record for fastest circumnavigation of Vancouver Island

Victoria kayaker seeks record for fastest circumnavigation of Vancouver Island

A Victoria man is paddling against some of the roughest seas of the West Coast as he attempts to break the world record for fastest circumnavigation of Vancouver Island by sea kayak.
Two living in same Vancouver house killed on same day in unrelated accidents

Two living in same Vancouver house killed on same day in unrelated accidents

Two Vancouverites living in the same house died Saturday afternoon in two completely unrelated accidents. Around 9 a.m.
Shopping for a cause: Garage sale helps Molly Campbell, 2, and her family

Shopping for a cause: Garage sale helps Molly Campbell, 2, and her family

Dalyn Campbell expected to see generosity at Saturday’s garage sale fundraiser, but she was still surprised to get $200 US for a loaf of banana bread.

Arrest made in Nanaimo dog park attack

A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon after an attack in a Nanaimo dog park. Two dogs and their owners were hit with a stick and pepper-sprayed Monday at Invermere Beach off Blue Back Road.

Care home twice lays off nursing staff

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is monitoring a seniors care home in Sidney after the owner twice laid off its nursing staff inside four weeks.
Oak Bay faces deer dilemma; shoo them into Saanich, some say

Oak Bay faces deer dilemma; shoo them into Saanich, some say

Deer have overrun genteel Oak Bay, destroying gardens, fouling lawns and sparking worries about disease.
Amalgamation Yes gets together for the first time and wants input

Amalgamation Yes gets together for the first time and wants input

The tone was one of optimism Saturday morning at a meeting that marked another step toward formalized support of municipal amalgamation.
Watchdog investigating Victoria police role in fatal crash on Blanshard Street

Watchdog investigating Victoria police role in fatal crash on Blanshard Street

B.C.’s independent police watchdog is investigating whether Victoria police had any role in a car crash that killed a man Saturday morning.

Lifesaving journey began with parking-lot chat

Rick Sanderson’s journey from prostate cancer patient to survivor began in a parking lot. He was watching his son play lacrosse in June 2011 when a friend asked to speak with him outside.