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The University of Victoria’s Transgender Archives — already believed to be the largest such collection of its kind — is about to get a lot bigger.

The vision for Brooks Point Regional Park on South Pender Island continues to emerge, thanks in large part to the ongoing efforts of the community.

Gas prices shot up this week and could go up even more by Sunday, based on the thinking of an industry analyst. Pump prices climbed Friday and there’s typically a two-day delay between increases, Roger McKnight of En-Pro International Inc.

A Lake Cowichan man who tossed a suitcase stuffed with $2.6 million US into the ocean in March 2011 has been sentenced to three years in prison and must forfeit the money.

Three popular Vancouver Island music festivals are expected to draw tens of thousands of fans this weekend, which could result in traffic jams beginning tonight.

Nick Kerr of Victoria is guaranteed a great seat at the Major League Baseball all-star game on Tuesday and he’ll even be part of the pre-game parade through the streets of New York.

The family of Madrona Fuentes wants to give back to those who helped during her time in hospital. Two-year-old Madrona died June 24 after fighting acute myeloid leukemia for more than a year.

Moving to Langford may have saved Patrick Clusiault’s life. Born and raised just outside Lac-Mégantic, Que.

Schools on First Nations reserves in B.C. need 50 per cent more money than the federal government now provides, says Canada’s federal budget watchdog.

British Columbians concerned about the health effects of B.C. Hydro’s smart meters may be able to turn off the device’s wireless transmitter and pay to have the meter read manually, says the province’s energy minister.