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Mapping project aims to save rare jumping-slugs in Sooke region

Mapping project aims to save rare jumping-slugs in Sooke region

Warty and dromedary jumping-slugs are a rare find on Vancouver Island
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Oak Bay man looks for community support for ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Oak Bay man looks for community support for ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Resident cites air, noise pollution as key concerns; district already transitioning to electric
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Victoria council advocating for upper governments to scrap transit fares, implement livable income

Victoria council advocating for upper governments to scrap transit fares, implement livable income

Councillors calling for province to drop the farebox for all riders, not just children under the age of 12
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Demonstrators take to Sooke streets against pandemic-driven mandates

Demonstrators take to Sooke streets against pandemic-driven mandates

Wednesday event organized in response to impending SD62 staff vaccination/testing requirement
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Victoria police seize 2.5 kg of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine in Fort Street suite

Victoria police seize 2.5 kg of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine in Fort Street suite

Investigation into drug trafficking operation finds ties to Lower Mainland gang activity
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North Saanich pushes ahead with partial OCP draft by excluding housing

North Saanich pushes ahead with partial OCP draft by excluding housing

Mayor Geoff Orr says review hangs by thread in defending council’s handling of the OCP review
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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Feb. 1

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Feb. 1

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Feb. 1, 2022.
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VIDEO: Regional policing would help solve major crimes, suggests Buziak memorial walker in Saanich

VIDEO: Regional policing would help solve major crimes, suggests Buziak memorial walker in Saanich

Feb. 2 marks 14 years since murder of young realtor; case remains unsolved
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Former RCMP officer charged with assault relating to July 2020 incident in Saanich

Former RCMP officer charged with assault relating to July 2020 incident in Saanich

Former Sidney/North Saanich RCMP constable Edward Paul Mittelsteadt appears in court Feb. 21
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View Royal narrowly endorses council expansion by two in a 3-2 vote

View Royal narrowly endorses council expansion by two in a 3-2 vote

Residents will elect a mayor and six councillors in the civic election in October
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