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Obituary: ‘Local giant’ Gerry Furney put Port McNeill on map with vision and wit

Obituary: ‘Local giant’ Gerry Furney put Port McNeill on map with vision and wit

Gerry Furney devoted his life to his adopted home of Port McNeill on northeastern Vancouver Island, where he used his sharp mind, seemingly endless list of contacts and Irish charm to advocate for sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s resource-based communities.
Our Community: Still time to sign up for Warrior run

Our Community: Still time to sign up for Warrior run

The Wounded Warrior Run sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is set to start on Feb. 25 in Port Hardy and arrive at the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ legislature on March 3.
Our Community: Police officers freezin’ for a reason

Our Community: Police officers freezin’ for a reason

Chief Del Manak, along with Victoria Police Department and support staff will be freezin’ for a reason at the second annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Feb. 17 at Willows Beach.
What happened to Granger Taylor?

What happened to Granger Taylor?

CBC documentary digs into Duncan man’s UFO claims and disappearance
Our Community: Famed tenor Ken Lavigne to sing for your supper

Our Community: Famed tenor Ken Lavigne to sing for your supper

Victoria-trained tenor Ken Lavigne will sing for the suppers of people in need at a black tie/evening gown gala next month. The Union Club will host the inaugural Food for Families Gala Fundraiser on Feb.
Who are the key people behind the drama at the legislature?

Who are the key people behind the drama at the legislature?

Speaker points to overseas trips, questionable retirement benefit, missing alcohol
Vital People: Helping young parents build the next steps in their lives

Vital People: Helping young parents build the next steps in their lives

The Young Parents Support Network, which has been offering its services for more than 20 years, was started by young parents themselves.
Vital People: Victoria Native Friendship Centre offers off-reserve support

Vital People: Victoria Native Friendship Centre offers off-reserve support

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre squeezes as much use out of its building as it possibly can. Located in the former Hampton Elementary School, the centre has been operating there for 12 years. It is one of 25 such centres in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Sandra Richardson: Honorary governors a key asset

Sandra Richardson: Honorary governors a key asset

A new year is often a time for new beginnings, and the Victoria Foundation is no exception.
Artist Robert Bateman takes hospital’s care to heart

Artist Robert Bateman takes hospital’s care to heart

Robert Bateman credits Royal Jubilee MDs and medical facilities with saving his life