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China: Body found, tanker still on fire after sea collision

China: Body found, tanker still on fire after sea collision

The U.S. Navy has joined the search for 32 crew members missing from the oil tanker that caught fire after colliding with a bulk freighter off China’s east coast
North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease

North Korea to join Olympics in South Korea as tensions ease

The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday.
Ethics watchdog clears finance minister on timing of 2015 stock sale

Ethics watchdog clears finance minister on timing of 2015 stock sale

The federal ethics commissioner has cleared Finance Minister Bill Morneau of insinuations that he benefited from insider information
Saanich to spend more than $650,000 on internet security

Saanich to spend more than $650,000 on internet security

Internet security has its price and in the case of Saanich, it is more than $650,000.
Saanich to power up number of charging stations for electric vehicles

Saanich to power up number of charging stations for electric vehicles

Saanich has formally asked staff to develop an approach that requires developers to include electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in new development. Staff will also explore ways to retrofit electric vehicle charging infrastructure in existing buildings in support of a community-wide electric vehicle strategy.
Trudeau ducks chatting about trip to Aga Khan’s island

Trudeau ducks chatting about trip to Aga Khan’s island

Trudeau ducks, weaves over talking to committee about trip to Aga Khan’s island
Victoria’s mayor protecting enclaves of the elite: reader

Victoria’s mayor protecting enclaves of the elite: reader

Letter writer asks whether readers are welcome in mayor’s ‘community’ and the City?
Canadian television actor Donnelly Rhodes dies at age 80

Canadian television actor Donnelly Rhodes dies at age 80

A news release from the talent agency Northern Exposure says Rhodes died at the Baillie House Hospice in Maple Ridge, B.C.
WHL Royals grab four of six points on weekend, still have room to grow

WHL Royals grab four of six points on weekend, still have room to grow

Newcomers make their mark in trio of weekend games for Victoria hockey club
Column: Swedish hockey captain missed the silver lining

Column: Swedish hockey captain missed the silver lining

Sportsmanship is also a skill that needs practice after Lias Andersson threw his silver medal into the crowd