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WILDFIRE WATCH: Be 'very, very cautious' in B.C. backcountry over Long Weekend

WILDFIRE WATCH: Be 'very, very cautious' in B.C. backcountry over Long Weekend

The BC Wildfire Service says there have been 1,342 wildfires since April 1, 2015, burning 276,000 hectares
Police probe reveals 'disturbing' online trade in child porn in B.C.

Police probe reveals 'disturbing' online trade in child porn in B.C.

RCMP uncover 1,200 instances of B.C. residents using peer-to-peer networks to transfer child porn photos and videos
New superintendent vows to be stable leader for Victoria school district

New superintendent vows to be stable leader for Victoria school district

The Greater Victoria School District's new superintendent wants the public to know he's here to stay.
Ombudsperson to review drug researcher firings

Ombudsperson to review drug researcher firings

Jay Chalke's office exempted from confidentiality agreements, NDP agrees to his independent probe into reason for dismissals
Canine assisted therapy takes off at Glengarry Hospital

Canine assisted therapy takes off at Glengarry Hospital

Program at Glengarry Hospital is helping patients work towards their physical goals with the help of specially-trained canine friends.
Canada's first geocaching store opens in Esquimalt

Canada's first geocaching store opens in Esquimalt

Esquimalt is now home to some hidden treasure with the opening of Canada's first geocaching store recently.
Victoria woman named one of best riflemen in the world

Victoria woman named one of best riflemen in the world

A Victoria woman has been named one of the top reservist riflemen in the world at an international competition in Bisley, England.

Victoria's fossil fuel divestment movement heats up

Victoria's fossil fuel divestment movement is picking up steam.

Victoria, Esquimalt mayors take initial steps toward Victoria-area amalgamation

Victoria and Esquimalt mayors have taken a step closer to the possibility of amalgamating municipalities in Greater Victoria last week.
Victoria's first commercial rooftop garden in full bloom

Victoria's first commercial rooftop garden in full bloom

An Oak Bay resident is hoping to increase the amount of food produced locally through a new pilot project.