No bail for man accused of abduction and rape

A man accused of abducting and raping a View Royal teenage girl has been denied bail and will remain in custody. Glenn Hesse, 45, of View Royal, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, unlawful confinement, assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. Reasons for... more

Lawn bowlers pitch in green for greens

The Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowling Club handed a $7,200 cheque to West Shore Parks and Recreation last week. The money was a thank-you for maintaining the four greens the club uses during their lawn bowling season and the Canadian Lawn... more

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Shutting the P3 flood gate

Betty McWhinnie never thought of herself as an activist. But when the municipality of Whistler announced it would operate its wastewater treatment plant as a public-private partnership, she got moving. McWhinnie was 83 in 2006 when she joined a grassroots organization,... more

• VIVIAN MOREAU: Shutting the P3 floodgate
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Victoria’s problems not insurmountable

Victoria is a super place to visit. Tourists love coming here regardless of the social issues because every city has these stubborn problems – like homelessness and poverty. Some people need to learn tolerance towards these issues. It’s not the worst... more

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