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B.C. judge upholds polygamy law

B.C. judge upholds polygamy law

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has upheld Canada's law against polygamy, because of potential harm to women and children.
Impaired deaths down in B.C.

Impaired deaths down in B.C.

B.C.'s tough new impaired driving penalties have helped reduce deaths by 40 per cent in the first year.

UVic’s underwater Internet back online

Engineers complete underwater manoeuvre, repair subsea network
Angry McDonald's patron throws burgers at restaurant manager

Angry McDonald's patron throws burgers at restaurant manager

A bag full of hamburgers was the weapon of choice for a McDonald's customer who became agitated when his meal wasn't hot enough.

Esquimalt’s wildlife bylaws nearing completion

It will soon be illegal to feed deer and eastern grey squirrels

Police called after driver gets car towed from ditch

While the tow truck operator was working, the man who claimed to have been driving the car exhibited signs of being impaired.
Historian revisits Victoria’s high society roots

Historian revisits Victoria’s high society roots

"When snobbery was rife, and when wealth, the right connections and an added touch of charm dictated one’s place in high society.”

Hit-and-runs land three drivers with big fines

Three parked cars hit last week, offending drivers must pay nearly $200

Wanted killer recaptured by VicPD

Darnell Darcy Pratt, 22, is in jail again after surrendering to Victoria police

Belligerent man hauled off to jail -- twice in one night

The man had just left a nearby pub, and when confronted by officers, he tried to engage in a fight.