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Driver in multi-vehicle Saanich crash at three times legal blood-alcohol limit: police

Driver in multi-vehicle Saanich crash at three times legal blood-alcohol limit: police

The crash happened about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Cook and Quadra streets
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'The deal is done:' NDP Leader pulls out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals

'The deal is done:' NDP Leader pulls out of supply and confidence deal with Liberals

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh moved to distance himself from an increasingly unpopular Liberal party Wednesday when he "ripped up" the supply and confidence agreement he reached with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pushed himself as the better
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One dead in Comox house fire

One dead in Comox house fire

Comox Fire Rescue was alerted about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday to what was first reported as a brush fire near the Park Par 3 Golf Course on Anderton Road
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Multiple ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this week

Multiple ferry cancellations on Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this week

Mechanical problems with the Queen of New Westminster’s engine propulsion system have sidelined the ferry for the rest of the week
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Ladysmith mayor stepping down at end of September

Ladysmith mayor stepping down at end of September

Aaron Stone will take on the position of CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership
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Candidates booted, others welcomed to Conservative fold after BC United implosion

Candidates booted, others welcomed to Conservative fold after BC United implosion

BC United MLAs Ian Paton, Peter Milobar and Trevor Halford are joining the B.C. Conservative party to run in the Oct. 19 provincial election.
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Police release details of artist's movements before his death in Rockland

Police release details of artist's movements before his death in Rockland

Police had said little about the Aug. 31, 2021, homicide on a quiet street in Rockland
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Colwood shooting linked to feud between gang leader, Bollywood star, Indian media claim

Colwood shooting linked to feud between gang leader, Bollywood star, Indian media claim

The feud stems from the alleged poaching of antelope in a nature preserve in India more than two decades ago
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Zoning in: Police watch for speeders as kids head back to school

Zoning in: Police watch for speeders as kids head back to school

Traffic officers and Speed Watch volunteers plan to be at every school in Victoria and Esquimalt over the month of September
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Greater Victoria real estate sales drop in August

Greater Victoria real estate sales drop in August

A total of 545 properties changed hands last month, down 16.2 per cent from July
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