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Oak Bay seeks consultant to lead Turkey Head consultation

Oak Bay seeks consultant to lead Turkey Head consultation

The current lease with the Oak Bay Marine Group for the property- ends in 2027
HMCS Yellowknife helps seize 1,400 kilograms of cocaine off Mexico

HMCS Yellowknife helps seize 1,400 kilograms of cocaine off Mexico

The crew from HMCS Yellowknife and a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment Team intercepted the drug shipments about 700 kilometres southwest of Acapulco
Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers

The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012, moving to $1.5 million from $1 million, to allow more people to qualify for a mortgage with less than a 20 per cent down payment.
Eby pledges involuntary care for people with severe addictions who are mentally ill

Eby pledges involuntary care for people with severe addictions who are mentally ill

The announcement comes after a series of stranger attacks in the province alleged to have been committed by people who are mentally ill.
Our Community: South Island Powwow returns; debris pulled from local waters

Our Community: South Island Powwow returns; debris pulled from local waters

Local and mainland First Nations have been invited to participate in the powwow, which will feature a traditional grand entry
Preparations underway to move keepers off two Island lighthouses

Preparations underway to move keepers off two Island lighthouses

But opponents of destaffing the Pachena Bay and Carmanah stations vow to continue fighting the move, which they say puts hikers and others at risk
Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

Earthquakes shake deep below northern British Columbia coast

HAIDA GWAII, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The northern British Columbia coast was rattled by two earthquakes below the ocean floor on Sunday. Natural Resources sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ said the first quake hit at 3:20 p.m.
Former educator, First Nation councillor elected in Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board by-election

Former educator, First Nation councillor elected in Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board by-election

Tim Harris received 594 votes out of the 818 valid votes in a byelection that wrapped up on Saturday
Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups

Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups

MONTREAL — Travellers, business groups and politicians expressed fervent relief on Sunday after Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and the union representing thousands of its pilots negotiated a new labour deal and averted a disruptive, countrywide shutdown.
Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter