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Fan Tan building alteration permit progressing

At issue is whether a two-storey addition to the Hoy Sun Ning Yung Benevolent Association Building represents a saving grace to a building in dire need of repairs, or a bane to the dearly-loved Fan Tan Alley

Federal tax shortfall marked by delays

Federal properties represent about 40 per cent of Esquimalt's property tax base.
Saanichite competes in ‘graceful’ sport of precision aerobatics

Saanichite competes in ‘graceful’ sport of precision aerobatics

Difficulty aside, the Saanich resident has been a competitive flier for half a dozen years and is representing Canada next week at the FAI World Championship in Muncie, Ind. The competition is the Olympics for model aircraft owners, he says.
Getting out the campus vote early

Getting out the campus vote early

University of Victoria and its students connect with municipalities on polling initiative

B.C. Transit breaks ridership record

More than 51 million people caught a ride last year

Review takes second look at Victoria police officers' discipline

Two constables reprimanded for actions night man died in jail

First Peoples House at UVic earns LEED gold

The First Peoples House is the fifth on campus to achieve the status. Its sustainable features include a green roof and natural light in 90 per cent of the building.
Deadline nears for HST voting

Deadline nears for HST voting

Elections BC is keeping its call centre open until midnight Friday, the deadline for B.C. residents to register and request a voting package for the harmonized sales tax referendum.
Alert guards prevent ‘movie-like’ escape from Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre

Alert guards prevent ‘movie-like’ escape from Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre

Two prisoners were involved in the attempt, which was uncovered Sunday morning by corrections officials when they discovered a large hole in the ceiling of a cell inside the maximum security facility.

High bacteria advisory issued at Hamsterly Beach

Swimmers advised to stay out of water