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Top 10 used searches paint picture of Island life

IKEA continues to hold the crown in the west as the most searched item in Victoria on Used.ca for 2016.
Island Health’s forensic nurse examiner program expanding

Island Health’s forensic nurse examiner program expanding

Every sexual assault case that Janet Calnan works on is like a complex puzzle that she’s trying to piece together.
Stability issues and lack of PFDs led to Caledonian capsizing: transportation board

Stability issues and lack of PFDs led to Caledonian capsizing: transportation board

Federal report released into 2015 sinking that killed three people
Low donations causing local charities concern

Low donations causing local charities concern

Local charities are hoping for a Christmas miracle as donations continue to be significantly lower than in previous years.
B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

People on high doses of opioid prescriptions are being weaned down as the B.C. medical field responds to research revealing harms.
Kelowna, Victoria, Abbotsford among Canadian cities with highest number of impaired drivers

Kelowna, Victoria, Abbotsford among Canadian cities with highest number of impaired drivers

Police reported 72,000 impaired driving incidents across Canada last year.

Biketoria caught in parking crossfire, say councillors

It’s an issue that makes Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps want to cry.

City eyes replacing Centennial washrooms

City council is eyeing spending $215,000 to replace the washrooms in Centennial Square, as part of a long-term plan for the square.
Johnson Street Bridge being assembled overseas

Johnson Street Bridge being assembled overseas

Constructing the Johnson Street Bridge is like fitting together one giant, steel jigsaw puzzle for project director Jonathan Hugget.
Esquimalt council exploring options for deer count following survey

Esquimalt council exploring options for deer count following survey

Survey reveals many people not impressed by the number of deer