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Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces other islands

Maria had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 kph) late Monday when it slammed into Dominica

Sep 19, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

B.C. plane hit by lightning, forced to perform emergency landing in Vancouver

A Coastal Pacific Airlines flight from Comox Valley to Vancouver was struck mid-flight

Sep 19, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

Cougar on the prowl in Saanich

Police advise residents in area of Royal Oak to be aware of Tuesday morning sighting

Sep 19, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

Equifax hack compromised 100,000 Canadians’ personal data

Personal information could include names, addresses and social insurance numbers

Sep 19, 2017 7:40 AM Read more >

B.C. cities want more money, and more talk, on legal pot

A Union of B.C. Municipalities resolution says municipalities want help enforcing marijuana rules

Sep 19, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Highlands sees a record number of bear sightings

Conservation officers reminding residents to lock up garbage

Sep 19, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Saanich mayor defends compensation for top cop

The chair of a local watchdog group says the controversial compensation package for Saanich’s top cop sends the “wrong signal” and wonders whether residents will be responsible for similar arrangements in the future.

Sep 19, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Colwood resident hopes to raise more awareness and funding for autism

Autism Speaks Canada walk hosted in Colwood this Saturday

Sep 19, 2017 5:30 AM Read more >

Complaint filed over black bear shooting at Campbell River marina

A complaint has been laid about the way a Conservation Officer handled a bear on the loose at the Discovery Harbour Marina on Sept. 8.

Sep 19, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Rockland homeowner asked to halt deconstruction plans by City of Victoria

Pub owner Matt MacNeill and his family have lived in heritage-registered home for 17 years

Sep 18, 2017 8:00 PM Read more >