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Horse-drawn carriage takes woman on rampant ride through downtown Victoria

'Screaming' woman pulled blocks in carriage, forced to jump: Witness
City of Victoria turning clock back to 1862

City of Victoria turning clock back to 1862

Ceremonies, activities this week culminate Victoria’s 150th anniversary program
Despite geese, regional lakes clean enough for swimmers

Despite geese, regional lakes clean enough for swimmers

This year has seen an increase in geese on Elk lake, but bacteria levels are well within what’s considered safe for swimming.

Mayhem follows suspected pressure-washer scammer

A handcuffed man who ran away from security officers at Wal-Mart in Saanich was picked up during a break-and-enter by Nanaimo RCMP

Cadets award Albert Head officers with lifetime achievement awards

Two men who have devoted many a summer to the Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre in Metchosin were honoured

Colwood offers $50,000 to help veterans at Cockrell House

Cockrell House, which opened in 2009, provides homeless veterans with housing and food and helps them connect with Veterans Association.

Victoria comes up with a plan, helped by plenty of public input

Official Community Plan will guide public decisions for next 30 years

Young thugs attack men with bat at Hampton Park

Saanich police are looking for anyone with information on a vicious, unprovoked attack that occurred in Hampton Park last week.

Escalation in new Victoria bridge cost known in January

But city council not informed for two months afterward
Dementia care model in Colwood too far ahead of its time

Dementia care model in Colwood too far ahead of its time

Unless unexpected source of funding found, vision of a private service to complement crowded public care is not yet financially feasible.