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Bomb scare on Coastal Renaissance a false alarm; two Sunday sailings cancelled

Bomb scare on Coastal Renaissance a false alarm; two Sunday sailings cancelled

Reports of a possible bomb threat on board a B.C. Ferries vessel Sunday afternoon turned out to be a false alarm.
Security camera on boat in Gorge Waterway catches clear images of alleged thief

Security camera on boat in Gorge Waterway catches clear images of alleged thief

A boat burglar stole a security camera during a break-in on the Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt early Sunday, but not before his images were transferred to a database monitored by the boat owner.
Vancouver model still pinching herself after being named the face of Guess

Vancouver model still pinching herself after being named the face of Guess

Vancouver model Ashley Diana Morris has always been a dreamer.
Vancouver fire crews battle three-alarm warehouse fire

Vancouver fire crews battle three-alarm warehouse fire

Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services is currently battling a 3-alarm fire in a vacant 2-story warehouse at 730 Terminal Avenue. According to a release, the 911 call came in at 6:09 am.
Blockbuster donation of 'Michelangelo' sculptures turns into multi-million-dollar bust

Blockbuster donation of 'Michelangelo' sculptures turns into multi-million-dollar bust

VANCOUVER – In 1998 and 2006, two groups of investors quietly acquired and donated to the Museum of Vancouver 18 sculptures that some authorities believed were created by Michelangelo.

Driver killed in collision on Highway 4 near Port Alberni

PORT ALBERNI — Port Alberni RCMP have confirmed one person has died after an accident on Highway 4 on Friday. Emergency crews were called to the Hump at 2:24 p.m. as a result of a head-on collision. According to RCMP Cpl.

Victoria ranks third in Canada on walkability

Victoria is one of the most walkable cities in Canada, according to a Seattle-based agency. Walk Score has placed Victoria’s walkability factor at 77.7, making it the third most walkable city in Canada, just behind Vancouver (78.
Good Neighbours: The greening of Quadra school

Good Neighbours: The greening of Quadra school

The Garry oak meadow on the grounds of Quadra Elementary School is being helped along with a restoration effort involving students, teachers, parents and supporters from the community.

Jack Knox: Now departing: Airplane, 2013

Flew on a passenger jet yesterday. Decided, for once, to listen to the flight attendant’s instructions. This is what she said: “Hello/bonjour and welcome/bienvenue to today’s flight to Victoria/Bureaucracy-sur-Mer.
Students focus on social stigma at Idle No More rally

Students focus on social stigma at Idle No More rally

The face of racism is familiar to Camosun College student Simka Marshall, and the daily struggle with stigmatization is one reason she hopes the Idle No More movement will change the perceptions of Canadians.