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Harm-reduction supplies still available at hospitals where kiosks removed: Island Health

Harm-reduction supplies still available at hospitals where kiosks removed: Island Health

The province is reviewing the kiosks, which were intended to provide an option for those who wouldn鈥檛 or couldn鈥檛 seek in-person services
Power mostly restored after crash in Sooke; district warns of traffic delays

Power mostly restored after crash in Sooke; district warns of traffic delays

More than 6,000 people were without power Thursday morning after the crash, but only 166 were still affected by 10 a.m.
Ferris wheel to return for winter light festival in Centennial Square

Ferris wheel to return for winter light festival in Centennial Square

The annual winter event, sponsored by the Downtown Victoria Business Association, sees the square turned into a winter wonderland for the holiday season
Island Health warns of potential hepatitis A exposure in Courtenay

Island Health warns of potential hepatitis A exposure in Courtenay

Anyone who ate at the Dairy Queen on Cliff Avenue between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sept. 10, 12, 13 or 14 should get a free dose of hepatitis A vaccine, the health authority says.
Teachers to support Celebration of Queer Existence rally at the legislature

Teachers to support Celebration of Queer Existence rally at the legislature

Friday鈥檚 rally at the legislature is one of a series of events across sa国际传媒 to counter what local organizers call 鈥渢ransphobic rhetoric鈥
Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

Tseshaht First Nation gets $16.45M for economic development

The 1,300-member nation near Port Alberni already has development plans that include partnering on a new hotel
Citizens' assembly on amalgamating Saanich, Victoria taking public submissions

Citizens' assembly on amalgamating Saanich, Victoria taking public submissions

The assembly, which in June named its 48 members chosen by lottery from 300 applicants, will start meeting this fall
sa国际传媒 short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

sa国际传媒 short-term rental restrictions reducing rents, saving tenants millions: study

That study looked at municipal restrictions, but the report says a new provincial regulation could carry similar savings across the province.
Jury to mull recommendations as inquest into patient's 2019 death wraps up

Jury to mull recommendations as inquest into patient's 2019 death wraps up

Paul Spencer, 43, struggled with security when he tried to leave Royal Jubilee Hospital, then died after being placed in a seclusion room
Province provides millions of dollars for communities to tackle effects of climate change

Province provides millions of dollars for communities to tackle effects of climate change

Island projects range from tackling shoreline erosion on Saanich Inlet to planting trees in Saanich and installing cooling infrastructure in Victoria