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Protesters call for action on Iran with hunger strike at the B.C. legislature

Protesters call for action on Iran with hunger strike at the B.C. legislature

The ongoing protests are in response to government killings of women and protesters in Iran
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Central Saanich housing projects break ground on construction of 235 rental units

Central Saanich housing projects break ground on construction of 235 rental units

Developer says project near Highway 17 will help meet Central Saanich’s housing needs
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Business spikes for company as new Langford council mulls tree protection bylaw

Business spikes for company as new Langford council mulls tree protection bylaw

Tree company says he’s been dealing with protesters
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First electric transit bus lands in Victoria, open to public early next year

First electric transit bus lands in Victoria, open to public early next year

The EV has landed; Demo bus provides learning opportunities with 10 more on the way
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West Shore RCMP touts crime reduction with long sentence for drug dealer

West Shore RCMP touts crime reduction with long sentence for drug dealer

Paulo Murphy-O’Neill sentenced to 5.5 years in jail on 5 counts of possession for trafficking
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Humpback comeback: More whales spotted in Salish Sea this year than any other

Humpback comeback: More whales spotted in Salish Sea this year than any other

‘The Salish Sea has become the whale equivalent of a busy school zone’
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Daughters say escaped inmate guilty verdict won’t bring murdered Metchosin father back

Daughters say escaped inmate guilty verdict won’t bring murdered Metchosin father back

Sisters relieved Busch, Armitage guilty in 2019 stabbing of their father, Martin Payne
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Sidney’s draft active transportation plan could disrupt parking

Sidney’s draft active transportation plan could disrupt parking

Plan would lead to loss of downtown parking spaces due to protected bike lanes
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Escaped inmate found guilty of first-degree murder of Metchosin man

Escaped inmate found guilty of first-degree murder of Metchosin man

But jury wasn’t told of fate of second escaped inmate in killing of Martin Payne
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In Sooke, new Gillespie Road intersection opens on Thursday morning

In Sooke, new Gillespie Road intersection opens on Thursday morning

The $85-million project to improve Highway 14 heading west into Sooke hits another milestone on Thursday (Dec. 15) with the opening of the Gillespie Road/Connie Road Intersection for eastbound and westbound traffic on Highway 14.
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