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Hikers rescued after one falls north of Thetis Lake

Rescuers found two hikers on a walking trail north of Thetis Lake late Saturday afternoon after one of the women fell, broke her wrist and wound up briefly unconscious.

Sombrio Bridge ends 'nastiest switchback'

A new bridge near Sombrio Beach will deep-six the "nastiest switchback in North America" when it opens Monday, says Capital Regional District director Mike Hicks.

Mayor urges independent sewage-plan assessment

Oak Bay's Nils Jensen wants CRD to review 'science' of proposal
Egypt's president cancels decree that sparked protests

Egypt's president cancels decree that sparked protests

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked huge protests, but he did not delay a referendum on a constitution as his opponents had demanded.

Students take a stand against bullies

Campaign strives to give kids tools to deal with conflict positively

Orcas' health, salmon runs not tied: study

No relationship between fish and killer-whale numbers, report says

North Korea may postpone controversial rocket launch

North Korea may postpone the controversial launch of a long-range rocket that had been slated for liftoff as early as this week, state media said today, as international pressure on Pyongyang to cancel the provocative move intensified.

Jack Knox: How do we stop drinking drivers before it's too late?

It was quarter to 11 on Friday night when buddy spotted the roadblock just north of Uptown, and tried dodging it with a quick right turn off the Trans-Canada.

U.K. hospital slams Aussie DJs

The London hospital that treated Prince William's pregnant wife Kate condemned on Saturday an Australian radio station that made a prank call seeking information about the duchess, after the apparent suicide of a nurse who answered the phone.

Good Neighbours: Gift wrappers help a good cause

Shoppers invited to visit storefront at Bay Centre