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Oak Bay Tea Party’s recyclables end up in trash

Oak Bay Tea Party’s recyclables end up in trash

After an unknown amount of recyclable material from this year’s Oak Bay Tea Party ended up in the garbage, disappointed volunteers are being assured that care will be taken to prevent such a mistake from happening again.

Nanaimo man on trial for firearms charge after deadly shootout

The Supreme Court of B.C. firearm possession charge against Simon Dockerill continued in Nanaimo Tuesday. Dockerill was involved in a May 2010 shootout in Nanaimo during which John Charles Borden, 47, was shot and died.
Men mature at approximately age 43, British study confirms

Men mature at approximately age 43, British study confirms

A British study has identified the age at which men finally grow up -- and it’s 43. That’s 11 years later than their female counterparts, according to research commissioned by Nickelodeon UK.
Driver ditches car after crash into Esquimalt Lagoon bridge

Driver ditches car after crash into Esquimalt Lagoon bridge

West Shore RCMP responded to a crash at the Esquimalt Lagoon just after 12 a.m. early Wednesday to find the vehicle abandoned, with significant damage to its front end. Cpl.
Solar Colwood rises from the ashes, spreads wings

Solar Colwood rises from the ashes, spreads wings

Solar Colwood is on the rise again now that Colwood council has overturned its recent split-vote decision to let the program expire.

Educator surprised at suicide talk among Island teens

Almost 12 per cent of students on southern Vancouver Island who listened to a presentation on suicide prevention over the past year disclosed that they or a friend had thought about killing themselves.
Michelle Stilwell's new life as an MLA a ‘work in progress’

Michelle Stilwell's new life as an MLA a ‘work in progress’

As a world champion athlete, motivational speaker and home-schooling mom, Michelle Stilwell has always been busy. Now, she’s about to get even busier.

Saanich looks to expand areas allowing secondary suites

Another chunk of Saanich is likely to be permitted secondary suites by the end of the year. “It won’t be all of the Saanich,” said Mayor Frank Leonard, adding he doesn’t know which neighbourhoods will be targeted under phase two of the program.
Victoria council OKs signs on sidewalks — for a fee

Victoria council OKs signs on sidewalks — for a fee

Victoria business owners will have to pay for the privilege of putting signs on city sidewalks, but councillors are in no rush to shut down illegal newspaper kiosks.

Yacht damaged after running aground near Swartz Bay

Two people were unhurt but their boat received significant damage after a grounding near Swartz Bay this evening. The 46-foot yacht, based in Canoe Cove, ran aground on a shallow reef at 5:50 p.m.