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Casino approval likely hinges on site BCLC selects: mayor

The decision to bring a casino to Victoria will likely come down to which site is chosen by the BCLC, says Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.
MLA's former staffer charged with theft, fraud

MLA's former staffer charged with theft, fraud

Rob Fleming says he reported 'shocking discovery' to Victoria police, thefts from his MLA office may date back to 2009
Esquimalt pilot encouraging more women to fly

Esquimalt pilot encouraging more women to fly

Looking at the runway at the Victoria International Airport, Ramona Reynolds’ eyes light up the moment she starts talking about flying.

Council mulls ballooning cost of public washrooms

The ballooning costs of renovating the public washrooms in Victoria’s Centennial Square has prompted city council to explore other options.
Drug overdose deaths surge 74 per cent so far in 2016

Drug overdose deaths surge 74 per cent so far in 2016

Coroners record 56 deaths in January and 371 for the year's first six months, fentanyl detected in 60 per cent
Miss BC winners crowned

Miss BC winners crowned

Contestants from around B.C. named at annual event. The pageant has raised $288,000 to date for Cops for Cancer.
The bare minimum: B.C. election lines drawn over minimum wage

The bare minimum: B.C. election lines drawn over minimum wage

NDP maintain $15 rate needed to enhance the lives of the working poor, critics suggest move could hurt economy, spark job loss
Dallas Road fence aims to separate pedestrians and dogs

Dallas Road fence aims to separate pedestrians and dogs

The City of Victoria will be installing split-rail fencing along sections of the pathway near Dallas Road as part of a pilot project.

BC Ferries offers new southern Gulf Island schedules as two ships set to arrive

Natural gas-fuelled ferries, Salish Eagle and Salish Raven, to be added early next year
B.C. will empower Vancouver tax on empty homes

B.C. will empower Vancouver tax on empty homes

Legislature will be recalled July 25 to amend Vancouver Charter, De Jong doesn't rule out allowing similar taxes by other cities