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Pickleball players plan legal action to reopen North Saanich courts

Pickleball players plan legal action to reopen North Saanich courts

If the district does not reopen the Wain Park courts, the group says it will file a court petition for a judicial review of the council motion that closed the courts
'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

'Very positive' test of school-bus seatbelts, but no decision a year later

Pilot projects in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — including Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District — and Ontario concluded in June 2023 but the final report is still being compiled
Thousands expected at 30th edition of Victoria Pride Parade on Sunday

Thousands expected at 30th edition of Victoria Pride Parade on Sunday

At the first Pride parade, organizers were told they had to stay on the sidewalk. This Sunday’s edition will take over Douglas Street with 120 entries
Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Flood of adoption requests for kittens who survived Port Alberni wildfire: SPCA

Injured kittens were found by firefighters extinguishing a wildfire at Rogers Creek gully in Port Alberni.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ files lawsuit to keep $571,000 found in murdered Vernon man's residence

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ files lawsuit to keep $571,000 found in murdered Vernon man's residence

About $500,000 in cash was found by police in the Vernon home of a man who was shot dead.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention'

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port employer requests 'urgent strike intervention'

Union serves notice of strike action beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Monday
UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history

UVic geologist wins $850K Kyoto Prize for research on Earth's history

Considered the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize, the Kyoto Prize is presented internationally to individuals who have made significant contributions in science, technology, arts and philosophy
Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove

Whale researcher says orphan orca 'likely' seen off Vancouver Island at Friendly Cove

"Just given the location and the behaviour, it seems quite likely."

More than 1,700 Scouts arriving for jamboree near Sooke

Week-long event set to begin Sunday at Camp Barnard
Centennial Square redesign clears first council hurdle

Centennial Square redesign clears first council hurdle

Victoria council votes 6-3 to approve redesign in principle. Opponents question need for project, dislike loss of fountain.