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Rain, Rain, Go Away

For some, Victoria’s downpours mean business, for others it’s just plain fun The bear rubber boots are better than the dinosaur boots for jumping in puddles, says four-year-old Ryan Khakzad. … more
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Tug boat skipper says cement barge hit a reef

A tug boat skipper says he lost control of a barge after it hit a reef, stranding the barge for days on shore near McMicking Point. The 60-metre barge was loaded with cement when it ran aground on New… more

News in brief Jan. 9

CRD will appeal Juan de Fuca lands ruling The Capital Regional District will appeal a court ruling that shot down its bid to limit development of forest lands in the Juan de Fuca electoral are… more

Deluge limits access to and from Sooke  

Sustained heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt have combined to turn run-off trickles into torrents at numerous locations … more

NEWS FEATURE: Shelter from the storm

Finding and keeping a home a concern for the homeless, renters and first-time buyers Having a roof over one’s he… more

News in brief Jan. 7

Janion building hit by break-in It seems somebody may have spent the night at the Janion hotel recently. A hole … more

NEWS FEATURE: Shelter from the storm

Finding and keeping a home a concern for the homeless, renters and first-time buyers Having a roof over one’s he… more

Campers not homeless: city

Provincial court judge reserves decision against Square tenters The case against three people charged with break… more

’Tis the season for potholes

The cold snap is gone, but cracks in the road are only starting As the snow recedes, pothole season begins. Muni… more

Con Air flush with funds

Donations leave program with money to burn Victoria’s Con Air program is set to soar into 2009 after earlier fea… more
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