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Capital Region parks damaged by heavy rains; repair costs, extent of impact expected to grow

Capital Region parks damaged by heavy rains; repair costs, extent of impact expected to grow

The mid-November record rain event caused uprooted trees, trail erosion, washed-out bridges
BC Ferries unveils Indigenous design for next Salish Class vessel

BC Ferries unveils Indigenous design for next Salish Class vessel

Including Maynard Johnny Jr.’s artwork seen as a meaningful act towards reconciliation
Saanich Peninsula officials brace for effects of next major rainstorm

Saanich Peninsula officials brace for effects of next major rainstorm

No reports of flooding over weekend, but authorities keeping close watch on weather
Raccoon drags leg trap around Oak Bay for days, dies at wild animal rehab centre

Raccoon drags leg trap around Oak Bay for days, dies at wild animal rehab centre

Animal had crushed front leg, was beyond rehabilitation
Quesnel pulp mill to shut down due to flooding and transportation issues

Quesnel pulp mill to shut down due to flooding and transportation issues

Around 220 employees have been temporarily laid off at two West Fraser pulp mills
UPDATE: One person in hospital following single-vehicle rollover crash on Pat Bay Highway

UPDATE: One person in hospital following single-vehicle rollover crash on Pat Bay Highway

Saanich police conducting impaired driving investigation
West Shore RCMP issues 8 warnings over winter tires on Langford roadway

West Shore RCMP issues 8 warnings over winter tires on Langford roadway

Winter designated tires have the letters M+S or a symbol of a peaked mountain with a snowflake
Saanich owl advocate calls for permanent rodenticide ban after collecting another dead bird

Saanich owl advocate calls for permanent rodenticide ban after collecting another dead bird

Raptors continue to be poisoned by consuming rodents that have eaten poison-laced bait
COVID-19 exposures reported at 2 Greater Victoria schools

COVID-19 exposures reported at 2 Greater Victoria schools

Royal Oak Middle School and Pacific Christian School added to list
Nine years later, search continues for missing Victoria woman Emma Fillipoff

Nine years later, search continues for missing Victoria woman Emma Fillipoff

Police have received hundreds of tips from across Canada since 2012