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BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

BRIEFS: Oil, marijuana, metal theft among UBCM issues

Civic delegates urge caution on smart meters, oil exports and P3 projects

New slate endorses Brown for mayor

Five new candidates for council step up, one contemplates joining mayoral race

Prolific armed robbery suspect believed to have struck again

On Sunday at about 5 p.m., the male suspect used what appeared to be a handgun and robbed the Panago Pizza at 1108 Yates St.
And it begins...

And it begins...

New session of the Legislature opened at the Legislature in Victoria.
Teacher talks loom over legislative session

Teacher talks loom over legislative session

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province's public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark's first throne speech.

UVic won't host regional advance poll for civic elections

Though many UVic students live on campus or in the surrounding Saanich communities, a lot commute from Victoria and Oak Bay on a daily basis, Sherlock said. Having an advance poll on campus where students living in any of these municipalities could vote would allow for better political engagement.
Federal government examines floatplane concerns

Federal government examines floatplane concerns

Transport Canada, which regulates the Inner Harbour aerodrome, will re-establish a residents’ committee on the topic, with the City of Victoria's participation.
Loaded-down van reeking of pot attracts police cruiser's attention

Loaded-down van reeking of pot attracts police cruiser's attention

The officer stopped the vehicle, described as emitting an "overwhelming" smell of marijuana. Looking into the rear of the van, he saw black garbage bags stacked to the roof inside.
Thousands take part in Run for the Cure

Thousands take part in Run for the Cure

CIBC's Run For the Cure in Victoria drew about 4,500 people Sunday running in groups or with friends to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The event is the largest single-day, volunteer-led event in Canada supporting the cure for breast cancer. The Victoria run took place in Saanich in and around the University of Victoria.

Strata infighting under review

overnment proposes new dispute-resolution tribunal