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A new generation embraces a First Nation language that was nearly extinguished

A new generation embraces a First Nation language that was nearly extinguished

More than 50 years ago, community leaders formed the Saanich Indian School Board, now the W瘫S脕NE膯 School Board
Victoria council makes guidelines for funding major events less restrictive

Victoria council makes guidelines for funding major events less restrictive

Two councillors disagreed with the easing of guidelines to qualify for city funding.
Man 'didn't deserve to die,' family says as guilty verdict returned in murder case

Man 'didn't deserve to die,' family says as guilty verdict returned in murder case

John Dickinson鈥檚 family members sobbed in the courtroom when they heard the jury had found Mohamed Daud Omar guilty of second-degree murder in his death.
Gorge swimming dock grows three times larger

Gorge swimming dock grows three times larger

Derrick Newman, the city鈥檚 acting director of parks, recreation and facilities, said the expanded dock will give people more room to enjoy one of Victoria鈥檚 year-round swim and paddle hotspots.
Zoning changes could see social service centres in more Victoria neighbourhoods

Zoning changes could see social service centres in more Victoria neighbourhoods

Services such as shelters could be permitted anywhere in the city as long as they meet certain conditions, including ensuring the operation does not negatively affect the neighbouring community
Rescued humpback returns with new calf, but entanglement dangers remain

Rescued humpback returns with new calf, but entanglement dangers remain

The confirmation of the humpback calf came as a pleasant surprise to scientists and rescuers, but with the grim reminder that entanglements are continuing all along the sa国际传媒 coast
Slow-starting Island wildfire season not guaranteed to stay that way

Slow-starting Island wildfire season not guaranteed to stay that way

Local fire departments are keeping a close eye on wooded areas that border their communities
sa国际传媒 launches class-action lawsuit against makers of 'forever chemicals'

sa国际传媒 launches class-action lawsuit against makers of 'forever chemicals'

sa国际传媒 has filed similar class-action lawsuits in the past, targeting tobacco manufacturers in 1998 and opioid makers in 2018 to recover health-care costs associated with those substances.
In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

In a smoky long house, Indigenous leader seeks First Nations unity to save salmon

More than 100 sa国际传媒 First Nations say they support the removal of open net-pen salmon farms, but about two dozen First Nations operate such farms and oppose their closure.
Warnings lifted at Willows and Hamsterly beaches

Warnings lifted at Willows and Hamsterly beaches

Warnings are currently in place at Kinsmen Beach in Esquimalt Gorge Park and Churchill Beach on Salt Spring Island.