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Charters Road in Sooke re-opens to vehicle traffic

Charters Road in Sooke re-opens to vehicle traffic

The District of Sooke announced the work is now substantially complete, though finishing touches will continue until the end of the year.
Could B.C.'s deepsea hydrothermal vents offer cures for illness? This UVic grad student thinks so

Could B.C.'s deepsea hydrothermal vents offer cures for illness? This UVic grad student thinks so

Oceanographer Moronke Harris collects samples of bacteria from deepsea vents that could be key to developing new antiviral and anti-cancer drugs.
Paralympics hero Nicholas Bennett honoured with hometown celebration

Paralympics hero Nicholas Bennett honoured with hometown celebration

The Regional District of Nanaimo, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach celebrated Nicholas Bennett’s Paris achievements Friday night
Man who pleaded guilty in flare-gun killing sentenced to nine years

Man who pleaded guilty in flare-gun killing sentenced to nine years

George Thurrott, 59, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in the death of 59-year-old Royburne Osmond.
B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain

B.C. deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain

The recent storm is an example of how municipal infrastructure is struggling to keep up with demands of a fast-changing climate, as the frequency of extreme events escalates, and their severity worsens.
More fences installed as City of Victoria works to end Pandora encampment

More fences installed as City of Victoria works to end Pandora encampment

The fencing, which has cost around $10,000, will remain for the foreseeable future.
Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

The Capital Regional District animal control unit confirmed late Friday it is investigating the incident.
VIU basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

VIU basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

The six-foot-two, 21-year-old forward took to social media earlier this week to detail what happened during and after a pair of home games against Columbia Bible College.
Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Tourism economy strong as millions of visitors head to the capital region

Travellers to Greater Victoria spent a combined total of $1.9 billion last year
Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

The dog, a deaf husky/shepherd cross, had a puncture wound to the chest after being tossed by the deer and was euthanized.