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In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

$20 billion dollar project envisioned to grow economy of some of country’s most impoverished areas

Feb 4, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Victoria restaurant known for kick-ass patio adds dizzying brunch food – and ‘booze’ - menus

Pair cocktails with fine bennies

Feb 4, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Growing dog populations an issue in some remote communities, shelters under pressure

Stray dogs are an issue in some places – a situation that’s adding to pressure on animal shelters

Feb 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

U.S. seeks to expel Russian mercenaries from Sudan, Libya

The U.S. has slapped sanctions on the Wagner Group over its role in Russia’s war in Ukraine

Feb 4, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Head of UVic-based ocean observing agency honoured for lifetime of science work

Kate Moran is the president and CEO of Ocean Networks Canada

Feb 4, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Island Health’s Code Hack returns to help improve health care

Code Hack takes place at Royal Jubilee Hospital from March 10 to 12

Feb 4, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. has received less than 20% of federal funds promised for 2021 flooding, landslides

More funding expected to arrive in March 2023, but pace appears slow so far

Feb 3, 2023 5:30 PM Read more >

Three people, two of them children, bear-sprayed outside their home in Nanaimo

Attack allegedly carried out by two youths who ran from the scene on Third Street

Feb 3, 2023 5:25 PM Read more >

House arrest, probation for old-growth protester who blocked Metro Vancouver traffic

Benjamin Holt was sorry for the inconvenience the demonstrations caused other people

Feb 3, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Victoria seniors – and parents - skipping meals as ‘sticker shock’ from food inflation hits

Local residents open up about financial struggles and their sacrifices

Feb 3, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >