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Dogs invited to new park in Langford

Dogs invited to new park in Langford

Dogs are welcome to take a dip in the lake at the newest leash-optional park in the capital region. “People have to have somewhere to take their dogs for a swim because dogs like to swim. They’re just like kids,” said Langford Coun.
‘Black smokers’ vent from the deep off coast of Vancouver Island

‘Black smokers’ vent from the deep off coast of Vancouver Island

Armchair scientists are in for a treat as live video of plumes of black smoke, billowing up through towering mineral chimneys in the deep reaches of the ocean off Vancouver Island, are streamed by the latest NEPTUNE expedition.

Worker who died at logging site identified as Courtenay man

The B.C. Coroners Service has identified the worker who died at a remote logging camp on west Vancouver Island as a 46-year-old Courtenay man.
Man pleads guilty to stealing $55,000 in cigarettes from Costco shoppers

Man pleads guilty to stealing $55,000 in cigarettes from Costco shoppers

A Langley man has pleaded guilty to stealing cartons of cigarettes worth about $55,000 from convenience store owners he stalked at Costco stores.
Car goes off ramp at Mayne Island ferry terminal, woman hurt

Car goes off ramp at Mayne Island ferry terminal, woman hurt

A woman was injured Thursday afternoon when her vehicle went off the ramp at the Mayne Island ferry terminal and landed upside down on rocks. Mayne Island Fire Chief Steve DeRousie said it took about 40 minutes to extricate the female driver.
MLAs head back to work on June 26

MLAs head back to work on June 26

B.C. politicians will head to work in less than two weeks, the Liberal government says. The legislature will reconvene June 26 for a short throne speech, said Liberal house leader Mike de Jong.
Firefighters called to Tudor House Pub in Esquimalt to investigate report of smoke

Firefighters called to Tudor House Pub in Esquimalt to investigate report of smoke

Fire crews were sent to the Tudor House Pub in Esquimalt in the mid-afternoon on Thursday after reports of smoke coming from the basement area. Firefighters investigated but no source of smoke could be pinpointed.

Worker dies in Port Alberni excavator rollover

Port Alberni RCMP, WorkSafeBC and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a fatal work accident that occurred in the Alberni Valley Tuesday afternoon at a logging sort area near Snug Basin, situated at the end of Uchucklesaht Inlet.
Police bust in Langford nets kilos of pot, GHB, meth and ecstasy

Police bust in Langford nets kilos of pot, GHB, meth and ecstasy

Two men who police say are among their “highest priority targets” on south Vancouver Island have been linked with the seizure of a “pharmacy” of illegal drugs valued at $542,000. Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of B.C.

Fire damages Langford home Wednesday

Langford Fire Rescue put out a house fire late Wednesday afternoon after a father and a his 10-year-old daughter spotted smoke coming from a residence on Falcon Heights Road. They called 911 shortly before 5 p.m.