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Coleman confirms he's staying; Rash of exits forces cabinet shuffle, possibly today

Website address for Lyndie's bakery An incorrect URL appeared in a business story about Lyndie's Organic Bakery that ran in Saturday's business section. The correct URL is Lyndies.com.

A gym full of high-energy new students started the University of Victoria's 50th anniversary celebration Tuesday with a standing ovation when human rights activist Craig Kielburger urged them to seek educated hearts to go with their minds.

Saanich man arrested, 'quite contrite' after trouble on highway

RCMP Const. David A. Pompeo had no justification for shooting William Gillespie in the neck after pulling over Gillespie's car, a Crown prosecutor told court on the first day of Pompeo's trial for aggravated assault.

Members of the Hells Angels and other biker gangs called the Throttle Lockers and Kingpin Crew are accused of trafficking stolen vehicles out of a West Kelowna motorcycle shop.

LOS ANGELES — How long does it take to fly to the edge of the solar system? At least 35 years. Voyager 1 is there now, carrying 1970s-era technology that might make your jaw sag — computers with 8,000 words of memory and 8-track tape recorders.

B.C. Ferries said a "security incident" aboard the 9 a.m. ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay caused a 35-minute delay Sunday. "Nobody was harmed," said B.C. Ferries spokesman Darin Guenette.

When University of Victoria students sit down for their first classes Wednesday, picket signs will be going up as about 1,300 support staff - working in the university's library, cafeteria, dining rooms, weight rooms and more - begin job action.