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More sheriffs destined for Victoria courtrooms

Hiring freeze saw numbers dwindle, cases delayed

Municipal auditor plan questioned by regional mayors

Premier Christy Clark says a municipal auditor would be established by the province to help highlight cost savings measures.

Victoria Hospital Foundation blames postal strike for lagging donations

The foundation has raised less than half of the $361,000 needed to purchase the equipment, used to create a 3D map of a patient’s surgical site. The imagery allows doctors to focus on the exact location they need to reach during an operation.

CRD seeking information on deer damage

Public invited to share negative experiences with the animals
Teacher talks begin with arbitration

Teacher talks begin with arbitration

The B.C. Public School Employers' Association applied to the labour board for a ruling expected by Friday, saying the B.C. Teachers' Federation continues to try to negotiate provincial issues such as class size and staffing ratios at local district bargaining tables.
Implied support for parks plan

Implied support for parks plan

Public consultation yields little but positive comments for strategy

External review to examine VGH newborn death

An independent, external review into case of a infant death during childbirth has been commissioned by the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

Alcohol blamed for Saturday crash that sent motorcycle tumbling along Trans-Canada

Saanich police say nobody was seriously hurt in a remarkable crash around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday when a motorcycle rear-ended a car on the Trans-Canada Highway.
B.C. hires more sheriffs to avert trial delays

B.C. hires more sheriffs to avert trial delays

Judges paused some cases over courtroom security
Esquimalt’s image may get scrub and polish

Esquimalt’s image may get scrub and polish

Signage and banners explored as township’s centennial inches closer