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A look at cyber crimes: Catching online predators a never ending job

A look at cyber crimes: Catching online predators a never ending job

In 2016, a Victoria police detective went into an online chatroom, posing as a 26-year-old single mother with a daughter.
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B.C. health minister suggests increasing smoking age to 21

B.C. health minister suggests increasing smoking age to 21

Terry Lake raises question during National Non-Smoking Week.
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More hotel rooms disappearing in Victoria

More hotel rooms disappearing in Victoria

The city’s tourism officials aren’t concerned, noting there is still plenty of capacity.
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Gingerbread showcase raises more than $50,000

More than $50,000 was raised and close to 11,000 votes were cast during Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase.
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Design ideas for Esquimalt Road draw concern from cyclists

Design ideas for Esquimalt Road draw concern from cyclists

Ideas include moving bike lanes to Lyall Street to allow wider sidewalks
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Proposed seniors residence must clear another hurdle

A proposed seniors residence, which would bring 134 units to Vicotira, must clear another hurdle.
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First Nations eager to transform Westbay Marina RV Park

First Nations eager to transform Westbay Marina RV Park

Park will close at the end of February for extensive upgrades
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City to contribute $100,000 per year to homelessness coalition

The City of Victoria is moving forward with steps to strike a multi-year agreement with the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness.
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Coho ferry taking annual maintenance break

Black Ball Ferry Line’s M.V. Coho will take its annual maintenance break from Jan. 17 through Feb. 3.
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Remediation work begins on former tent city site

Remediation work begins on former tent city site

Remediation work to transform the former tent city site into a playground is expected to continue until next month.
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