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Erratic driver on Pat Bay Highway arrested, blew over twice legal limit

Erratic driver on Pat Bay Highway arrested, blew over twice legal limit

An erratic driver was arrested early Saturday morning after multiple witnesses called 911 complaining of a black pickup truck swerving on the Patricia Bay Highway.
B.C.'s prison moms battle to keep their babies

B.C.'s prison moms battle to keep their babies

The baby was a girl. As her first cries rang through the hospital room, her mother began to cry, too.
B.C. Liberals' internal polls predicted win, campaign chief says

B.C. Liberals' internal polls predicted win, campaign chief says

The B.C. Liberals may have stunned many British Columbians with their dramatic election-night victory, but the party says it knew a week prior that it had the public support to defeat the NDP.
Good Neighbours: First-of-a-kind day camp puts all children together

Good Neighbours: First-of-a-kind day camp puts all children together

The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, which has been offering summer day camps for children with special needs for over 20 years, is now offering day camps for siblings who are not physically or emotionally challenged.

Many parents pass on dental help for children — ‘a lot of people don’t know about it’

Even though Kim Dagenais can’t afford dental care for herself, she doesn’t have to worry about paying to keep her son’s teeth healthy. Because of his mother’s low income, four-year-old Avery is one of nearly 152,000 B.C.
Prince Andrew decides not to get heavy at Highland Games; competitions roll on today

Prince Andrew decides not to get heavy at Highland Games; competitions roll on today

There’s a first time for everything. And hefting a 27-pound putting stone probably fit the bill for Prince Andrew, Duke of York during Saturday’s Heavy Events Challenge at the 150th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival.

Man rescued from boat near Gabriola Island

A man suffering an apparent cardiac arrest on a fishing boat off Thrasher Rock, near Gabriola Island, received help Saturday afternoon from three vessels, including two from the Canadian Coast Guard.

Panel approves $50,000 for sewage PR

Greater Victoria’s sewage commission approved up to $50,000 Friday to hire a communications company for the sewage treatment megaproject.
Pandora Avenue development runs into traffic dilemma

Pandora Avenue development runs into traffic dilemma

Victoria will have to either change or ignore one of its own bylaws in order to open the door to an apartment and commercial complex to be built on the old St. Andrews School site on Pandora Avenue.
Accomplished youth get royal award

Accomplished youth get royal award

They are devoted to community service, have conquered the outdoors, mastered skills in computers, music and crafts, participated in team and individual sports.