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Valley knitter proud to be on display in Sidney shop

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
Emily Sawyer-Smith, who’s been knitting Cowichan sweaters for more than three decades, is supplying Tivoli Gallery in Sidney with toques, sweaters, scarves and even handbags in the famous First Nation… more
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Time for everyone to get H1N1 shot

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
VICTORIA – All B.C. residents are now eligible for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, and the provincial health officer is hoping that available supplies available around the province are used up as soon as … more
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HST rebate increased for new homes

Thu Nov 19, 10:00 AM
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is giving a bigger break to new home buyers in the latest move to ease the impact of next year's harmonized sales tax. The threshold for the HST rebate will be increased… more

Overdose of 17-year-old girl leads to arrest

Wed Nov 18, 5:00 PM
Police are reminding youth to be wary of using drugs after a 17-year-old was rushed to hospital last week. Sidney North … more

Local officers go above and beyond

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
Four local officers are among those recognized for dedication to service, and going above and beyond the call of duty, r… more

Reporter Vivian Moreau talked with VIHA’s chief medical health officer Dr. Richard Stanwick to debunk myths and answer burning questions about the H1N1 virus and vaccine.

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
Vivian Moreau: I’ve heard that the vaccine is cultured in chicken eggs. Is that a problem for people who have dairy alle… more

Island Savings contributes to cancer foundation

Thu Nov 19, 1:00 PM
The upgrade of the Island’s cancer centre was boosted by a donation from Island Savings Credit Union.… more

Daytime thefts cross Saanich Peninsula

Wed Nov 18, 5:00 PM
Sidney North Saanich RCMP are working with other policing agencies in the Capital Regional District to identify a suspec… more

Locals charged with horse hanging death

Tue Nov 17, 1:00 PM
A long and healthy life ended in a tragic and needless death says BC SPCA special constable Lynsay Bailey.… more

Hydro drops 21 clean power projects

Wed Nov 18, 3:00 PM
VICTORIA – The Upper Pitt River power project is among those dropped from consideration for a BC Hydro contract, as the … more
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