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School upgrades for earthquakes should be complete in five to seven years

School upgrades for earthquakes should be complete in five to seven years

For most people, Victoria is an ideal place to live, raise a family and educate our children.

Local authors shortlisted for awards

Three Victoria authors have been shortlisted for the 32nd annual B.C. Book Prizes.
Fines increasing for forest fire violations

Fines increasing for forest fire violations

Fine for ignoring fire bans or interfering with forest firefighting efforts will be tripled, but vehicle seizures off the table
CFB Esquimalt commemorates liberation of Kuwait in Gulf War

CFB Esquimalt commemorates liberation of Kuwait in Gulf War

A small ceremony was held at CFB Esquimalt to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait during the Gulf War recently.
Woman killed as wind storm knocks out power across southwest B.C.

Woman killed as wind storm knocks out power across southwest B.C.

Downed trees, darkened neighbourhoods follow a night of high winds in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island

Daylight savings contributes to sleep deprivation: professors

Clocks move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13.

Fire department undergoing training to administer Naloxone

Victoria firefighters will have the ability to carry and administer Naloxone to prevent drug overdoses.
Mayor aims to make cycling the norm

Mayor aims to make cycling the norm

In some cities, it may seem unusual to see the mayor riding around on a bike — but for Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, it is the norm.
First Nations heroes and Spanish beauties: a history of Vancouver Island place names

First Nations heroes and Spanish beauties: a history of Vancouver Island place names

Communities often named after explorers or because of pre-colonial characteristics

B.C. author 'thrilled' historic Canadian woman will soon appear on bank notes

Victoria historian Merna Forster celebrates women on currency