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On Oct. 1, the Vancouver Island Health Authority and Vancouver Island libraries are partnering for the 10th annual Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge, an international event with the goal of setting the record for the most babies breastfeeding at one time.

The sixth annual UVic Undie Run goes from noon to 3 p.m. to raise awareness about prostate, colorectal, testicular, breast and cervical cancers. The run kicks off at the Petch fountain (in front of the McPherson library) before circling Ring Road. For more information on the run and how to participate, visit on.fb.me/ntwJu1.

Throughout the year, the club discusses current events and global issues, preparing student delegates to visit other model UN conferences around the world. The goal of the conference, Matthews said, is to foster leadership and enthusiasm for local and international issues.

Many UBCM delegates fear planned watchdog on waste would itself be a waste of money

NDP leader Adrian Dix used his first speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities Thursday to attack a series of B.C. Liberal moves, from imposing a municipal auditor to restricting local government control of transit funding.

Small groups of people plan to hold prayer vigils at the intersection of Helmcken Road and Island Highway for the next 40 days.

UVic's original plans were rejected in August after councillors characterized the proposed 505-stall concrete parking garage as too big, ugly and in the wrong place on campus.

Man taken to hospital Tuesday with two wounds

UVic grad brings second film project to Island

UBCM asks province to allow e-voting at civic level