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What should replace the Pacific Buffet? B.C. Ferries launches another survey

What should replace the Pacific Buffet? B.C. Ferries launches another survey

B.C. Ferries wants to know what dishes you’d like to see on a menu — how much you’re willing to pay.
Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting

Indigenous signage aims to make B.C. legislature more inclusive, accepting

Messages written in the Lekwungen Indigenous language and English were unveiled Wednesday at an outdoor ceremony at the 125-year-old building, attended by Indigenous leaders, Premier David Eby and members of the New Democrat, BC United, Green and Conservative parties.
Nanaimo borrowing in question after approval process error

Nanaimo borrowing in question after approval process error

The city says the timing of the city’s advance notice did not meet the province’s legislative requirements.
Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Holding a single trial in British Columbia to determine damages for each province and territory related to opioid health-care costs would be a "monster of complexity," one of the dozens of lawyers for pharmaceutical firms told a court on Wednesday. 
New residence building at UVic for 385 students officially complete

New residence building at UVic for 385 students officially complete

At an event at the legislature to mark the completion, UVic president Kevin Hall said the new building is helping to alleviate pressure on students to find housing in the community
Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Man in Santa suit seen waving a gun in downtown Victoria arrested

Police seized a replica handgun from the man, who had outstanding warrants
Vehicle of missing man found on Beach Drive

Vehicle of missing man found on Beach Drive

Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Sunday and was last known to be in the downtown area
Ottawa kicks in $4.8M in for energy retrofits at Victoria housing projects

Ottawa kicks in $4.8M in for energy retrofits at Victoria housing projects

The federal government has pledged $4.6 million for energy-efficiency upgrades at the Twin Oaks Housing Co-op in Saanich and $140,000 at Sitkum Terrace in Vic West
Canadian navy in critical state, could fail to meet readiness commitments: commander

Canadian navy in critical state, could fail to meet readiness commitments: commander

OTTAWA — The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy has released a new video warning the force is in a "critical state," with ships that are beyond their life cycle and a severe shortage of sailors to operate them.
Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

Suspect sought after man collecting firewood assaulted in woods near Campbell River

A man on an ATV fired a weapon before assaulting the victim, Campbell River RCMP say
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