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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

Review takes second look at Victoria police officers' discipline

Two constables reprimanded for actions night man died in jail

B.C. Transit breaks ridership record

More than 51 million people caught a ride last year

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
Victoria adventurers set sail up Island to document locavore challenge

Victoria adventurers set sail up Island to document locavore challenge

Three Greater Victoria foodies are about to embark on a journey of hunting and gathering along Vancouver Island’s Inside Passage to find out just how feasible it is to not just live off the land but live well.