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Mine spill tests turn to long-term effects

Mine spill tests turn to long-term effects

Samples of fish and sediment in the region of the Mount Polley mine tailings breach are being tested

No water shortage expected in Victoria region

Province issues stage three drought restrictions across the Island

Former Vic resident jailed for income tax evasion

Denis Wilson was ordered to serve a conditional sentence of two years less one day and fined $62,676
Dragon boats all fired up for this weekend

Dragon boats all fired up for this weekend

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival sails into its 20th annual celebration this weekend with its largest roster yet.
Outside investigation promised for Mount Polley

Outside investigation promised for Mount Polley

"There has to be some independent oversight and insight into that process," Mines Minister Bill Bennett says
Water pumped down from Polley Lake

Water pumped down from Polley Lake

Mount Polley mine workers began pumping water from Polley Lake down a discharge pipe to Quesnel Lake Sunday

We're really a friendly lot

Victoria in top three friendliest cities in the world, say Condé Nast Traveler readers
Royal Canadian Navy celebrates submarine centenary in Esquimalt

Royal Canadian Navy celebrates submarine centenary in Esquimalt

Navy unveils the rededication of the submarine memorial cairn at Dockyard
UN: Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

UN: Ebola outbreak a public health emergency

World Health Organization: Spread of Ebola in West Africa is an international health emergency
ICBC to mail out $38 million in refunds for overcharges

ICBC to mail out $38 million in refunds for overcharges

Management knew of errors on auto insurance rates since 2009, hid problem from board: Auditors