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First Nation expresses concerns about K’ómoks treaty

First Nation expresses concerns about K’ómoks treaty

Wei Wai Kum elected chief councillor Chris Roberts asked for a delay in a treaty-initialling ceremony Monday
Tech outage forces hospitals to revert to pen and paper, but impact on patients minimal: Dix

Tech outage forces hospitals to revert to pen and paper, but impact on patients minimal: Dix

A statement on Island Health’s website said it has implemented contingency plans to ensure patient care is not disrupted.
Nanaimo woman convicted of killing and dismembering former partner

Nanaimo woman convicted of killing and dismembering former partner

Paris Laroche was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 32-year-old Sidney Mantee, whose remains were disposed of in Nanaimo city parks and in the ocean
First phase of Belleville Terminal project in Victoria to be complete this fall

First phase of Belleville Terminal project in Victoria to be complete this fall

The Clipper will be temporarily relocated, along with border services, as work continues on the site.
Taps off at Saanich’s Rutledge and Beckwith park splash pads because of equipment problems

Taps off at Saanich’s Rutledge and Beckwith park splash pads because of equipment problems

The splash pad at the renovated park just off Cloverdale Avenue opened June 24
Tests show no risk to swimmers from substance in creek that flows into Gorge, city says

Tests show no risk to swimmers from substance in creek that flows into Gorge, city says

More analysis is expected of samples of milky water from Cecelia Creek, which flows into the Gorge Waterway
Smells from sewage-treatment plant a possibility

Smells from sewage-treatment plant a possibility

The CRD said that the carbon used to capture odours in the system is nearing the end of its useful life and is being replaced.
A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

A faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments

NEW YORK (AP) — A faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, grounding flights, knocking down some financial companies and news outlets, and disrupting hospitals, small businesses and government offices.
TSB investigators probe crash at Tofino airport that killed two

TSB investigators probe crash at Tofino airport that killed two

Tofino RCMP said the six-seater plane that crashed on a runway at the airport early Thursday afternoon may have suffered an engine fire during takeoff
Victoria council calls for stepped-up effort to halt sheltering on streets

Victoria council calls for stepped-up effort to halt sheltering on streets

Coun. Stephen Hammond says the city has bylaw-enforcement tools to tackle the daytime activity on Pandora and other areas but has chosen not to use them