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Federal budget housing initiatives steal a page from B.C. Premier David Eby

Federal budget housing initiatives steal a page from B.C. Premier David Eby

Federal budget includes a $400-million top up to the Housing Accelerator Fund, which rewards municipalities with housing cash as long as they ease zoning rules.
How to catch a killer whale? Expert who helped capture Springer has some tips

How to catch a killer whale? Expert who helped capture Springer has some tips

The key, says Jeff Foster, is to develop a rapport with the orca — without letting it become attached. In 2002, rescuers used a stick that Springer, another juvenile orca found on its own, had been playing with to draw the killer whale closer to their boat.
Saanich to work with Uptown on multicultural winter festival

Saanich to work with Uptown on multicultural winter festival

The goal is to augment Uptown’s existing Light Up holiday event
Sidewalk, intersection upgrades aim to make routes to school safer in Langford

Sidewalk, intersection upgrades aim to make routes to school safer in Langford

The eight upgrades were unveiled Tuesday at Ruth King Elementary
Western Forest Products indefinitely curtails Alberni Pacific Division facility

Western Forest Products indefinitely curtails Alberni Pacific Division facility

The company says it's offering voluntary severance for the facility's remaining 60 employees.
$535B federal budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

$535B federal budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the 2024 budget is designed to "unlock the door to the middle class" for more Canadians.
Former B.C. Ferries chief executive Mark Collins to lead FRS Clipper

Former B.C. Ferries chief executive Mark Collins to lead FRS Clipper

Mark Collins will serve as Canadian head for the Seattle-based company, which runs the Clipper ferry between Victoria and Seattle
No more discount for sheets of bus ticket as of May 1, B.C. Transit says

No more discount for sheets of bus ticket as of May 1, B.C. Transit says

Starting May 1, a sheet of 10 bus tickets will cost $25 instead of $22.50
Missing man's vehicle located at Englishman River Falls Park

Missing man's vehicle located at Englishman River Falls Park

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue joined Oceanside RCMP in a search of the park and surrounding area on Monday into the evening, starting again at daylight on Tuesday
Police aim to find taggers who left their mark on five Langford buildings

Police aim to find taggers who left their mark on five Langford buildings

Buildings on Jacklin Road, Sooke Road and Dunford Avenue were all hit with the same tag