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Education ministry offers new school bus funds

Education ministry offers new school bus funds

$14.7 million fund requires school districts to drop bus fees charged to parents

MS Society downsizing Victoria branch

At roughly 40 years of age, Jan Staebell had so many odd symptoms she thought she was crazy.
Scientists go to Nepal to unlock mysteries of the brain

Scientists go to Nepal to unlock mysteries of the brain

When Olav Krigolson was hiking the famous El Camino de Santiago trail in Spain, he was suddenly struck with an idea.
James Bay residents want more done to improve air quality

James Bay residents want more done to improve air quality

While emissions from cruise ships have been reduced over the past year, more still needs to be done to improve air quality in James Bay.

Bike lane painting begins

Work to install a painted bike lane along Johnson Street will start on Aug. 8 and is expected to be completed by Aug. 12.
Bridges for Women’s Victoria Pruden takes a shot at Metis politics

Bridges for Women’s Victoria Pruden takes a shot at Metis politics

After working for the Metis Nation of B.C. (MNBC) for many years, Victoria Pruden felt like she was ready to take on a new challenge.
Drones to help fight B.C. wildfires

Drones to help fight B.C. wildfires

Decision made after two trials of remotely controlled aircraft
Poor Chinook returns cause cancellation of fishing derby

Poor Chinook returns cause cancellation of fishing derby

For Mike Webers and Mark Steer, there's nothing more thrilling than hopping on a boat and catching a bunch of salmon.

Woman struck by vehicle in shopping mall parking lot

A woman from a visiting Jordanian family was taken to hospital Sunday night after she was struck by a vehicle.
Low water, low returns for Fraser sockeye

Low water, low returns for Fraser sockeye

Main summer run downgraded, Fraser discharge at hope down 20 per cent from average flow