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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.
Modern-day gold rush on

Modern-day gold rush on

With gold selling for record prices, many people are parting with family heirlooms

Man arrested in Toronto for Victoria murder

Major crimes detectives issued Canada-wide warrant in May for 2.5-year-old murder

Men testing scoped rifles cause alarm near Panama Flats

Two men brandishing long-barrelled pellet guns were arrested and released without charges Monday after a tense morning for Saanich police in Panama Flats.
Retiring the badge: Easing the abuptness from the beat to post-career

Retiring the badge: Easing the abuptness from the beat to post-career

Unique program will help Victoria cops make transition into civilian life

Mail-in ballots tried and true

Victoria to continue polling-station alternative in November election