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Defence on the Dock returns Saturday to Victoria

Defence on the Dock returns Saturday to Victoria

The open house-style event is being held at Ship Point for the first time
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Local Conservative David Busch pleased with leadership results

Local Conservative David Busch pleased with leadership results

Party more united than ever under Pierre Poilievre, says Busch
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Colwood woman sentenced to 5.5 years for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

Colwood woman sentenced to 5.5 years for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

Consecutive sentences for two counts of sexual assault, one count of internet luring
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Who is running for school trustee in SD61, SD62, SD63?

Who is running for school trustee in SD61, SD62, SD63?

School trustee candidates are on the ballot on general voting day Oct. 15
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Communities across B.C. want province to increase flood preparation and mitigation

Communities across B.C. want province to increase flood preparation and mitigation

Special UBCM resolution calls for additional government support to deal with flooding
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Two Greater Victoria companies fined for safety violations

Two Greater Victoria companies fined for safety violations

WorkSafeBC issued administrative penalties for confined space, elevated work area violations
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B.C. communities want a slice of $150 million Purdue Pharma Canada settlement

B.C. communities want a slice of $150 million Purdue Pharma Canada settlement

UBCM delegates say drug crisis is chewing up more local resources than they have
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Communities make plea for urgent action to address B.C.’s emergency care crisis

Communities make plea for urgent action to address B.C.’s emergency care crisis

UBCM delegates pass special resolution calling for more government support as ERs face closures
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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Sept. 13

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Sept. 13

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Sept. 13, 2022.
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B.C. local governments face ‘unprecedented issues’, ‘extreme toxicity in public life’

B.C. local governments face ‘unprecedented issues’, ‘extreme toxicity in public life’

UBCM president Laurey-Anne Roodenburg says municipalities dealing with massive, complex challenges
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