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Same woman hides under same blanket in same van — arrested again in Coombs

Same woman hides under same blanket in same van — arrested again in Coombs

"I'm all for carpooling, but this woman really should consider catching a ride from someone else," said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jess Foreman
Former CBC broadcaster joins Victoria Foundation board

Former CBC broadcaster joins Victoria Foundation board

There will be a few new faces on the board of directors of the Victoria Foundation this year.

City sets new deadlines for homelessness, commuter train

Not many councils can say they’ve gone through what they have and haven’t achieved halfway through their time in elected office.
Remembering Peter Pollen, a mayor who helped shape Victoria

Remembering Peter Pollen, a mayor who helped shape Victoria

The night Peter Pollen was elected mayor for the City of Victoria, he came home and stayed up until 4 a.m. reading Robert's Rules.

Council postpones police request for mental health officers

Victoria city council has postponed its decision regarding the police department’s request to add three new officers.
BC Hydro offers new winter payment plan

BC Hydro offers new winter payment plan

Record high demand during cold snap and the latest increase in rates have pushed up power bills around B.C.
Canada invests $46 million in University of Victoria ocean science facility

Canada invests $46 million in University of Victoria ocean science facility

Feds give $46M to UVic ocean science facility
New B.C. regulations on payday loans don’t address real issues: advocates

New B.C. regulations on payday loans don’t address real issues: advocates

Despite lower maximum charge on borrowing, groups say rolling over loans and lack of education still a concern
Oil from leaky home tank spills into West Bay Marina

Oil from leaky home tank spills into West Bay Marina

Crews in Esquimalt are keeping a close eye on a storm drain
Blackfish killer whale Tilikum dead at 36

Blackfish killer whale Tilikum dead at 36

The orca was responsible for three human deaths, including one at B.C.'s now-closed Sealand in Victoria in 1992