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Photos and video: Oak Bay commemorates Hiroshima, Nagasaki with tree planting

Last living Canadian survivor of Nagasaki on hand to plant tree of peace

Aug 8, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Remembering the bombing of Nagasaki

Survivor and local resident recounts the harrowing tale of second atomic bomb to be dropped in history

Aug 8, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Navy ships return from overseas deployment

HMCS Winnipeg and Ottawa returned to Canada following deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific trip, uniting loved ones and families at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt.

Aug 8, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Air quality improves to ‘moderate’

Special air quality statement is still in effect for Victoria, Saanich and the West Shore.

Aug 7, 2017 4:54 PM Read more >

Victoria group wants Feds to ban nuclear weapons

They gathered at the Inner Harbour to remember victims of atomic bombs dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Aug 7, 2017 4:05 PM Read more >

Symphony Splash draws thousands to Victoria’s Inner Harbour

It was the 28th annual Symphony Splash on Sunday with classical music performances and fireworks.

Aug 7, 2017 10:25 AM Read more >

Project complete: A summer painting the Seaton Mural Splash

Youth artists centre Saanich mural on reconciliation

Aug 7, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Modern liquor store emerges from the ashes of former Esquimalt pub

Tudor House emerges from the ashes a new, modernist liquor store, hoping to inspire local growth

Aug 7, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Canadian Armed Forces rotate soldiers in Williams Lake

Soldiers have assisted since July 21 in response to a federal request from the RCMP

Aug 6, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Island property once owned by Nanaimo cult leader sold

The De Courcy Island Farm, once owned by cult leader Brother XII, sold for approximately $2 million

Aug 5, 2017 7:10 PM Read more >