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Hiker and dog attacked by cougar in Strathcona Park

Hiker and dog attacked by cougar in Strathcona Park

The hikers used bear spray to scare the big cat away.
Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

Union representing Canadian border agents moves strike deadline to Friday at midnight

The Public Service Alliance of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ says it has moved its strike deadline to Friday at 12:01 a.m.
Child and dog among those rescued after kayaks swamped

Child and dog among those rescued after kayaks swamped

The kayakers were swamped in rough seas near Lummi Island in the San Juan archipelago.
$1.45M upgrade for Saanich's Rutledge Park includes makeover for pretty-in-pink elephant

$1.45M upgrade for Saanich's Rutledge Park includes makeover for pretty-in-pink elephant

Work in the park — which includes a new splash pad set to open June 24 — cost $1.45 million.
Early-morning fire in North Saanich destroys house, occupants escape

Early-morning fire in North Saanich destroys house, occupants escape

Due to the intensity of the fire, crews concentrated their efforts on stopping it from spreading to adjacent homes as well as the nearby forest.
These houses have front porches: What's happening with Wadams Farm development in Sooke

These houses have front porches: What's happening with Wadams Farm development in Sooke

First phase of Wadams Farm housing development nearing completion
Post-wildfire sprouting of mushrooms causing conflict, First Nation says

Post-wildfire sprouting of mushrooms causing conflict, First Nation says

The Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation said areas devastated by the Lower East Adams Lake and Bush Creek wildfires last year are now sprouting large numbers of morel mushrooms, attracting foragers who are putting new pressures on the land's fragile ecosystem.
Man who was denied medical priority boarding by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries will get a hearing

Man who was denied medical priority boarding by sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries will get a hearing

Roger Chin was denied priority boarding for a sold-out sailing in August 2019, despite being permitted access with a doctor’s note on previous sold-out sailings.
Amid theft surge, advice on how to prevent your bike from being stolen

Amid theft surge, advice on how to prevent your bike from being stolen

Victoria police are receiving more reports of bike thefts
CRD park rangers, police to patrol regional trails on bikes this summer

CRD park rangers, police to patrol regional trails on bikes this summer

Basic trail etiquette includes keeping to the right except to pass, controlling speed (especially on e-bikes), yielding to pedestrians, horse riders and farm equipment, and alerting other users when passing.