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Olivia, Ethan top B.C. baby names

Olivia, Ethan top B.C. baby names

Liam and Emma slip to second place as number of B.C. births tops 44,000

Royal Jubilee campaign gets big boost

Family makes significant contribution to hospital's fundraising campaign.

UPDATE: Polar Bear swim relocated to Thetis Lake

Free family swim at Commonwealth and skate at Pearkes; polar bear swim at Thetis Lake on Jan. 1
The Good, the Bad and Ugly in Victoria

The Good, the Bad and Ugly in Victoria

From a Magnanimous donation from Jimmy P. to an aborted bombing attempt at the B.C. legislature, Victoria saw it all in 2013.

CRD warns of blue green algae at Elk/Beaver Lake Park

Warning issued to stay out of water with visible blue-green sheen
Graham puts badge away for the last time

Graham puts badge away for the last time

On Dec. 19, Graham quietly left VicPD after five years at the helm to make way for incoming Chief Const. Frank Elsner
Recycling the technology of Christmas past

Recycling the technology of Christmas past

Electronics, small appliances accepted for free at depots across Greater Victoria
Not quite retiring

Not quite retiring

Old workers still going strong with many not yet ready to retire – or can afford it.
VIDEO: Christmas Greetings from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper

VIDEO: Christmas Greetings from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper

The head of Canada's executive branch wished the country a Merry Christmas today, on YouTube.
The Queen's Christmas Message for 2013

The Queen's Christmas Message for 2013

When families and friends come together at Christmas, it's often a time for happy memories and reminiscing...