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Saanich sees rash of car break-ins

Saanich police are reporting a spike in thefts from vehicles in the past week, including repeat incidents at a commercial compound near Enterprise Crescent and Vanalman Avenue.

Shooting admission a lie to impress friend, jury hears

'I told her that to get her off my back,' Andrew Belcourt says at murder trial

Bear Mountain views swing widely

Developers plan to axe nine holes to build new low-density housing

Tofino mayor, chief officer resign from posts

Tofino Mayor Perry Schmunk has announced his resignation and that of chief administrative officer Braden Smith.

Port McNeill ex-teacher charged in child porn case

A former elementary school teacher in Port McNeill has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography.

Ferris wheel replaces outdoor rink at annual Centennial Square Christmas celebration

The skating rink is out. A ferris wheel is in. The Downtown Victoria Business Association is swapping ice for air time as part of its Christmas attraction in Centennial Square this holiday season.

Commentary: Barack Obama a source of unity and amity in deeply divided Myanmar

By Matthew FisherYANGON, Myanmar — A giant caption proclaiming “O-Burma” over a full front-page photograph of Barack Obama was the Myanmar Times’s joyous reaction to the news that the U.S. president was coming to this long-isolated Asian nation.
Praise and dismay greet plan to axe 9 Bear Mountain golf holes for houses

Praise and dismay greet plan to axe 9 Bear Mountain golf holes for houses

.Bear Mountain’s proposal to dig up nine holes of its mountain golf course to build new housing received mixed reviews Wednesday night.

Mysterious oil leak leaves homeowner on hook

Single parent faces big cleanup bill

COMING UP: A Victoria-produced series on apocalyptic obsession,

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