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Vancouver Island couple fight for their lives together

Vancouver Island couple fight for their lives together

Richard Stuart needs a kidney, his wife Tracy has been diagnosed with cancer
25 drivers in Victoria pulled for drug impairment since cannabis legalized

25 drivers in Victoria pulled for drug impairment since cannabis legalized

Little change seen in number of impaired drivers since new laws enacted
Overworked and understaffed: More than 300 vacancies in Vancouver Island nursing

Overworked and understaffed: More than 300 vacancies in Vancouver Island nursing

Tentative deal with province includes ‘working short premium’ to encourage hiring
Victoria city council seeks authority to tax empty homes

Victoria city council seeks authority to tax empty homes

Council is asking the province for the authority to invoke a vacancy tax

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes says municipality will re-group after Rowing Canada decision

Haynes said he is “quite disappointed” but also respects choice of North Cowichan as national centre
Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes says municipality will re-group after Rowing Canada decision

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes says municipality will re-group after Rowing Canada decision

Haynes said he is “quite disappointed” but also respects choice of North Cowichan as national centre
CRD committee proposes ending livestock payouts to farmers

CRD committee proposes ending livestock payouts to farmers

The bylaw has existed since the creation of the CRD’s animal control service in 1979

$408,000 in public funding approved for a multi-sport court box in Sooke

Sooke approves funds to allow for federal grant
Victoria city council sees full house to discuss 2019 budget

Victoria city council sees full house to discuss 2019 budget

Wednesday’s Town Hall meeting saw a full house, in person and online
Saanich police dog tracks dangerous driver after car ditched in Oak Bay

Saanich police dog tracks dangerous driver after car ditched in Oak Bay

Man may face charges of dangerous driving and mischief