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Police looking for tips in late-night park attack

Saanich police are seeking the public's assistance with an unprovoked attack in Hampton Park last week that left a 52-year-old man with a serious head wound.

From Elvis to fireworks, it's found on our beaches

Cleanup scheduled for September

One dead, four injured in fire at Edmonton seniors' complex

One woman died and several people were rushed to hospital Tuesday after fire broke out at a seniors' independent living complex in west Edmonton.

Veterans' housing project to get federal funding

The volunteers at Cockrell House have counted at least 50 homeless veterans around the capital region since 2008, but they know there are many more to be helped.

Passenger reports needle in sandwich on Air Canada Victoria-Toronto flight

An Air Canada passenger on a Toronto-bound flight from Victoria on Monday reported finding what appears to be a sewing needle in a prepared sandwich served on board.

RCMP could track clean drivers

The RCMP say they will decide within the next three months whether to store information on thousands of B.C. drivers who have done nothing other than pass in front of an automated police camera.

MPs head for the hills on eve of Quebec election call

Charest expected to call Sept. 4 vote today; three-way race unpredictable

Liberals call on government to reverse cuts

The federal Liberals are calling on the Conservative government to reverse cuts to refugee health care.

MLAs vow to abandon secrecy on finances

Legislators to open up books, provide more details, Speaker says

Man found drowned in Gorge identified

The 75-year-old Victoria man found dead in the Gorge Waterway on Saturday has been identified as James Hay. Police believe the man had Alzheimer's disease and may have fallen into the water. However, the cause of death has not been determined. "Mr.