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B.C.'s top local news stories of 2016

B.C.'s top local news stories of 2016

A list of the big stories in B.C. this year – from the Abbotsford stabbing to the Kinder Morgan pipeline approval and the Royal visit.
Lucas and Olivia 2016’s top baby names so far in B.C.

Lucas and Olivia 2016’s top baby names so far in B.C.

Preliminary numbers have them beating out 2015’s Oliver and Emma
Hoarding hotline sees a jump in calls

Hoarding hotline sees a jump in calls

Working as an inspector with the Victoria Fire Department, Megan Sabell was shocked the first time she responded to a call about hoarding.
A look back at 2016 with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps

A look back at 2016 with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps reflects on the highlights and challenges of the past year, and looks ahead to 2017.
A Year in Review: May to August

A Year in Review: May to August

We delved into the archives to dig up the biggest headlines in Victoria and Esquimalt over the past year.
PHOTOS: A Year in Review

PHOTOS: A Year in Review

The Victoria News takes a look back at the images that helped capture the biggest headlines in Victoria and Esquimalt in 2016.
A look back at 2016 with Esquimalt’s mayor

A look back at 2016 with Esquimalt’s mayor

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins reflects on the highlights and challenges of last year, and looks ahead to the issues in 2017.

Man charged with attempted murder after causing serious vehicle collision

Police say two of the people involved have a long history of domestic violence
Stuck gym lockers, job queries top 2016 list of reasons to not call 911

Stuck gym lockers, job queries top 2016 list of reasons to not call 911

Non-emergency calls can delay the response to a legitimate emergency
Year in review: a look back at 2016

Year in review: a look back at 2016

The Victoria News takes a look back at the stories that made headlines in Victoria and Esquimalt over the last year.