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Victoria waits for B.C.'s Happy Hour

The pending introduction of happy hour at B.C. bars and restaurants is being met with cautious optimism by one Victoria councillor
Supreme Court's prostitution ruling puts sex worker safety first

Supreme Court's prostitution ruling puts sex worker safety first

Advocates say Ottawa will be forced to enact reforms to guard against violent predators

Missing West Shore woman found deceased

Foul play is not suspected in her death and the case is now being handed over to the B.C. Coroners Service.

Mobile home policy awaits first foray

Cheeke would not disclose how many homes in the park he has purchased to date.
Students help students at schools across Greater Victoria

Students help students at schools across Greater Victoria

There’s no better time of year than Christmas for schools to instil the spirit of generosity and altruism in their students.
Supreme Court rules out Canada's prostitution laws in unanimous, 9-0 decision

Supreme Court rules out Canada's prostitution laws in unanimous, 9-0 decision

Present for Friday's ruling: former Madame and dominatrix Terri-Jean Bedford, who has been fighting Canada's prostitution laws since 2007.
Saanich celebrates federal cash

Saanich celebrates federal cash

The federal government has announced it invested $125,000 through a community infrastructure fund in two Saanich-based projects
Enbridge pipeline will hit wall in B.C., critics say

Enbridge pipeline will hit wall in B.C., critics say

Environmental and aboriginal opponents say Northern Gateway will be tied up in court and will never be built
Fees persuade most smart meter holdouts

Fees persuade most smart meter holdouts

BC Hydro's imposition of manual meter reading fees has persuaded most holdouts to accept a wireless smart meter
Greater Victoria keeps students on graduation track

Greater Victoria keeps students on graduation track

Aggressive strategy in SD61 yields highest completion rate in district history