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Freed prisoners blamed for rise in break-ins

A handful of thieves recently released from jail are thought to be responsible for more than doubling the rate of break-ins in Nanaimo, police said. There have been 34 break-ins in the past three weeks, RCMP spokesman Const. Gary O'Brien said.

Negotations break down at Vancouver Island University, students in limbo

Negotiations and students in limbo

Jack Knox: PM's handlers need to back off. Get the picture?

When Stephen Harper went into his Bubble Boy routine in Saanich last week, most of the media just grumbled and rolled their eyes at the Conservatives' control-freak tactics. Not Deddeda Stemler.

Victoria's community plan focuses on walkability and thousands of new residents

Official community plan forecasts 10,000 new arrivals in downtown, Songhees by 2041

Victoria pro hockey player abused by coach awarded $605,000 in court

A former pro hockey player who said his NHL career was cut short because of sexual abuse inflicted by a childhood coach has been awarded $605,000 by the B.C. Supreme Court.

Keep rail bridge shut to all traffic, report urges

The Johnson Street rail bridge, closed to trains last month because of corrosion on key structural supports, should not be reopened to any traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, city staff say.

Langford cuts property tax

Langford is planning to cut its property taxes this year. Councillors gave their blessing Monday to a budget that forecasts taxes going down this year 0.23 per cent -or about $2 for the average homeowner.

Law students organize walk to protest sexual violence

University of Victoria law students will hold their own version of Toronto's "Slut Walk" on Tuesday, to protest against sexual violence.
Preparing for a disaster

Preparing for a disaster

Variety of governments, agencies and organizations have planned for the worst
Royal Roads grad lends her expertise to quake relief effort

Royal Roads grad lends her expertise to quake relief effort

It's nearly midnight Thursday in Tokyo.