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Missing Saanich woman’s body recovered near Prior Lake

Maria Huyben was last seen June 27. Her car was found parked at Thetis Lake on the same day. Family members told police she was “distraught” when they last saw her.
Audiences brave rain for buskers

Audiences brave rain for buskers

Some buskers' shows cancelled due to rain, but crowds come out to see performances nonetheless
Crohn’s in the spotlight this week

Crohn’s in the spotlight this week

Crohn’s causes inflammation and ulcers on any area of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus, but is usually located in the lower part of the small bowel and the upper end of the colon. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and lack of energy. Colitis generally brings about similar symptoms as Crohn’s, but typically only affects only the colon. One of the hallmark’s of Crohn’s disease are false urges to use the washroom.
China passes U.S. as B.C. lumber buyer

China passes U.S. as B.C. lumber buyer

Chinese buyers purchased $122 million worth of B.C. lumber in May, surpassing the value of lumber shipments to the United States for the first time ever.

Gorge group's future looking brighter

Waterway protection group gets political backing

RCMP request help in locating missing person

Princeton resident, Wanda Foss missing for approximately three weeks.

Esquimalt council gets first look at $41m twin-tower project

If approved, the condos would be Esquimalt’s tallest building
NEIGHBOURHOODS AT ISSUE: Special Series

NEIGHBOURHOODS AT ISSUE: Special Series

A multi-part series examining Victoria’s neighbourhoods, asking what defines them, how they’re changing, where they’re challenged and why folks love ’em so much.

Police take down alleged drug dealer in quiet Saanich neighbourhood

A 35-year-old man, who unsuccessfully fled from Saanich and Regional Crime Unit officers, now faces multiple drug trafficking and weapons-related charges.

Under staffed and under budget

Uncertainty about whether Esquimalt will continue to receive its policing from VicPD is keeping the department understaffed – and under budget.