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UPDATE: City of Campbell River follows Coastal Fire Centre in rescinding campfire ban

UPDATE: City of Campbell River follows Coastal Fire Centre in rescinding campfire ban

Some parts of southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are still pretty dry though
Victoria police seek witnesses after arresting five in replica gun incident

Victoria police seek witnesses after arresting five in replica gun incident

Officers surround Humboldt Street park, then approach group with guns drawn
Saanich council to debate funding help for nature sanctuary

Saanich council to debate funding help for nature sanctuary

Council Tuesday will debate whether Saanich will help pay for the replacement of a popular nature walk.
Addressing climate change the focus of international Victoria conference this week

Addressing climate change the focus of international Victoria conference this week

Delegates from government, private industry to hear strategies for lowering carbon emissions
$50,000 donation secures new Royal Oak playground

$50,000 donation secures new Royal Oak playground

Geric Construction steps in to complete playground fundraising
Former New Zealand politician found guilty of murder

Former New Zealand politician found guilty of murder

Peter Beckett was found guilty of first-degree murder by a Kelowna jury in death of his wife.
Victoria goes green with new bikeshare service

Victoria goes green with new bikeshare service

Wireless technology and carbon belt system make U-bicycle a more environmentally friendly option
Mehl murder trial: “She was a good mother”

Mehl murder trial: “She was a good mother”

Sister-in-law testifies about tensions between Mehl and in-laws
Coulson Aviation tests thermal technology in preparation for Australian fire season

Coulson Aviation tests thermal technology in preparation for Australian fire season

Helicopters were on and around Sproat lake testing NVGs and thermal cameras this week
Omar Khadr visits with sister remain restricted, but can use internet freely

Omar Khadr visits with sister remain restricted, but can use internet freely

Toronto-born Khadr spent years in U.S. detention at Guantanamo Bay