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Psst, want a deal on a diamond? Try B.C.’s auction website

Psst, want a deal on a diamond? Try B.C.’s auction website

If you’re looking for a deal — and who isn’t? — the auction site of the provincial government never closes. The site, bcauction.

CALENDAR, Feb. 24 and 25: Concerts for Kids; Pacific Baroque Festival; Boat Show

SUNDAY, FEB. 24 Concerts for Kids: Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead by Victoria Symphony, 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-386-6121.
Jack Knox: Jeneece’s spirits up after latest round of surgery

Jack Knox: Jeneece’s spirits up after latest round of surgery

‘I’ve never seen her come out of surgery as well as she has on this one,” says Denis Edroff, on the phone from the Mayo Clinic.

Local First Nations languages explored in new museum exhibit

The words reflect the sound of wind in the trees or waves lapping against the shore and, for those not accustomed to B.C.’s First Nations languages, the syllables are tongue-twisting. But, next year, visitors to the Royal B.C.
Downtown's horse-drawn carriages seized by tax agency

Downtown's horse-drawn carriages seized by tax agency

A familiar sight is missing from downtown streets after the Canada Revenue Agency seized horse-drawn carriages from Black Beauty Line because the business fell behind on back taxes, the company’s owner says.
Victoria's tourism sector concerned about proposed jump in parking fees

Victoria's tourism sector concerned about proposed jump in parking fees

The City of Victoria has picked a “tough time” to raise downtown parking rates for sightseeing businesses, says the head of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
Slow start to picking slate is strategic, B.C. Liberals say

Slow start to picking slate is strategic, B.C. Liberals say

The slow start in selecting B.C. Liberal candidates on Vancouver Island is a deliberate and “staged” strategy to unveil the best candidates possible, says Premier Christy Clark.
New program aims to match every B.C. resident with a family doctor

New program aims to match every B.C. resident with a family doctor

A plan to give every British Columbian access to a family doctor, announced Friday by Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, will bring fundamental changes to the delivery of health services. “In our partnership with the B.C.
Body found at Sooke potholes confirmed to be missing man Bob Deryk

Body found at Sooke potholes confirmed to be missing man Bob Deryk

[UPDATED] A body found in Sooke Potholes Regional Park is that of a 74-year-old man missing since last week after he was charged with sexual assault of minors. "We are confirming that we recovered Bob Deryk," said Staff Sgt.
With deep-pocketed backers, films like 'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables' get swag-fuelled Oscar push

With deep-pocketed backers, films like 'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables' get swag-fuelled Oscar push

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Giant coffee table books, iPod Shuffles, signed letters from directors, even "Lincoln" turkey roasting pans.