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Flathead mining, drilling ban official

Flathead mining, drilling ban official

The B.C. government has presented legislation to restrict mining and oil and gas development in the Flathead watershed in southeastern B.C., formalizing an agreement reached with Montana in 2010.

Craigflower gets centennial banners

Esquimalt approved $75,000 expense for five poles

Victoria's Johnson St. Bridge costs rise and fall

Cost of removing underwater telecommunication line higher than first thought, city council told

Driver rolls van after deer darts onto Pat Bay Highway

The woman, a Saanich News delivery driver, was travelling southbound when she was forced to swerve to avoid a deer that ran onto the road directly into the path of the van.
VICTORIA MARATHON: Race etiquette: Enduring fans

VICTORIA MARATHON: Race etiquette: Enduring fans

When runners are delirious, it’s best to keep the cheers personal.

Navy takes part in Fleet Week

Annual event takes place in San Francisco
Victoria Marathon numbers dwindle

Victoria Marathon numbers dwindle

Registration down from last year’s record participation

Sardul Gill makes milestone $5 million donation to UVic

Not only was Sardul S. Gill's $5-million donation the largest-ever gift to a UVic graduate program and the largest-ever gift from an alumnus to the university, it might also be the biggest gift to any Canadian university from a person of South Asian descent, according to UVic.
Debating smart meters

Debating smart meters

The ongoing implementation of smart meters across the province is a popular topic, whether you’re at the company water-cooler or on the sidelines of your child’s soccer game. We’ve asked two of the leaders in the conversation to debate the issue for our readers.

Truck breakdown leaves garbage waiting

Oaklands and Fernwood will need to hold on to garbage for another week