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Welfare, disability rates to see $100 boost

New rates are $1,133 for a person receiving disability assistance, $710 for income assistance

Jul 20, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

UNDER EVACUATION: Couple leaves fate of home in Mother Nature’s hands

Kind gestures help soften the anxiety as evacuees play the waiting game for updates on fire growth

Jul 20, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

It’s raining in Williams Lake, but not for long

Emergency personnel are getting some short-term relief as rain falls in Williams Lake

Jul 20, 2017 11:15 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Entangled sea lion rescued near Tofino

An adult female Steller sea lion was facing a potentially painful and slow death on Cleland Island.

Jul 20, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Don’t take drugs to the Central Saanich Police

Police service asks that people report them, but leave them be, just in case

Jul 20, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

More than 50 illegal fires reported in two days: Coastal Fire Centre

Ignoring a fire ban carries a $1,150 fine

Jul 20, 2017 9:00 AM Read more >

Premier John Horgan appoints new ICBC, BC Hydro chairs

Christy Clark appointees Barry Penner, Brad Bennett out

Jul 20, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

Unveiling ceremony for Coast Salish artist Perry LaFortune’s WSÁNEĆWelcome Figure on July 21

First Nations singers, witness ceremony and formal addresses begin at 10 a.m.

Jul 20, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Little Leaguers open provincial tournament in Victoria on Saturday

Host Beacon Hill’s first game 3 p.m. Saturday at Hollwood Park

Jul 20, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

Big trees, like those on Rockland property in Victoria vital to cities

Large trees serve many roles, have climate benefits, reader writes

Jul 20, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >