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CRD is asking you for answers to some big questions about regional parks

CRD is asking you for answers to some big questions about regional parks

What you think are the spending priorities for regional parks, from land acquisition to preserving conservation areas, is up for debate for the first time in 18 years as the Capital Regional District launches a survey to hear the public’s views on future funding plans.
Oak Bay woman trapped under 700 pound safe overnight

Oak Bay woman trapped under 700 pound safe overnight

Woman taken to hospital after being extricated from under safe
Pedestrian struck in crosswalk on border of Oak Bay and Victoria

Pedestrian struck in crosswalk on border of Oak Bay and Victoria

76 per cent of crashes involving pedestrians happen at intersections
TURF WAR: Victoria bike rental outfits wheelie not down with U-bicycle

TURF WAR: Victoria bike rental outfits wheelie not down with U-bicycle

City’s allowance for dockless bike share company creates uneven playing field: local operator
Island group paints rocks and hides them for others to find

Island group paints rocks and hides them for others to find

Families spend time being creative and exploring
Vancouver Island School of Art finds temporary home

Vancouver Island School of Art finds temporary home

School will eventually be part of Fifth Street development
Hiker dies after suffering a heart attack in Mount Wells Park

Hiker dies after suffering a heart attack in Mount Wells Park

B.C. Coroners Service has been called to the scene.
Carving history: Royal BC Museum launches new totem project

Carving history: Royal BC Museum launches new totem project

The pole carving project will allow the public to watch the creation of a new totem
Depression: Link to brain protein holds promise for new treatments

Depression: Link to brain protein holds promise for new treatments

New treatment options for depression could become a reality in the future thanks to new research out of the University of Victoria.
Former Olympic rower Harold Backer pleads guilty to fraud

Former Olympic rower Harold Backer pleads guilty to fraud

Backer changed his plea in Victoria on Wednesday; the Crown is seeking a 13-month jail sentence