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Draft plan for Shelbourne transportation, land use, goes public

Draft plan for Shelbourne transportation, land use, goes public

A four-year engagement and study process to map out the community's long-term vision for the Shelbourne Valley could be nearing completion
Saanich names new police chief

Saanich names new police chief

Deputy Chief Const. Bob Downie will take over the Saanich Police Department in February 2014

Alternative waste plan promoted for Greater Victoria

Group claims sewage and garbage proposal could save Greater Victoria taxpayers $100 million
Ancient names weigh on new battles for First Nations in Victoria

Ancient names weigh on new battles for First Nations in Victoria

In the Saanich language, Mount Doug is called Pkols. For the Songhees, Mount Tolmie is Pkaals. An expert linguist says he has the answer.
Flu shot-or-mask rule upheld by arbitrator

Flu shot-or-mask rule upheld by arbitrator

Health care workers and visitors in patient care areas will be required to have the current influenza vaccination or wear a mask
3 dead after float plane crash off Vancouver Island

3 dead after float plane crash off Vancouver Island

The Cessna 185 crashed on West Cracroft Island. Mounties say it had taken off from Port McNeil.
Victoria man to lead construction of world's biggest sand sculpture in Kuwait

Victoria man to lead construction of world's biggest sand sculpture in Kuwait

Damon Langlois will be artistic director for the 1001 Arabian Nights installation, a small town made of sand
Greater Victoria legions launch poppy campaign Friday

Greater Victoria legions launch poppy campaign Friday

Poppies offer a chance for Victoria residents to reflect on freedom, says legion organizer

Teachers tuned in to music preservation

Two retired music teachers will have a music collection they compiled named in their honour.
Leadership Victoria puts out call for nominees

Leadership Victoria puts out call for nominees

2011 recipient Jill Doucette has since grown her sustainability consulting company across the Capital Region