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Indigenous language advocate says federal budget falls short

Indigenous language advocate says federal budget falls short

The federal government committed $225 million over the next five years for the 鈥渧ibrancy of Indigenous cultures and languages.鈥
Roxanne Egan-Elliott: Why I'm riding the Tour de Rock

Roxanne Egan-Elliott: Why I'm riding the Tour de Rock

Roxanne Egan-Elliott is part of the 17-member Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team, which kicked off the official training season for the 27th tour on Friday
Injured student carried from Juan de Fuca Trail in hours-long rescue

Injured student carried from Juan de Fuca Trail in hours-long rescue

Initial responders got to the student within an hour, but it was difficult to get her to the trailhead on a stretcher, as the terrain is rough and rugged
First cruise ship in five years makes a port stop in Nanaimo

First cruise ship in five years makes a port stop in Nanaimo

A cruise ship carrying passengers last docked at Nanaimo in 2019 鈥 the onset of the pandemic led to planned 2020 ship visits being cancelled
Thousands in Fort Nelson, sa国际传媒, ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town

Thousands in Fort Nelson, sa国际传媒, ordered to evacuate as wildfire threatens town

FORT NELSON, sa国际传媒 鈥 Thousands of people in northeast British Columbia were ordered to evacuate and flee south late Friday as a fast-growing wildfire neared the town of Fort Nelson.
Solar storm could bring chaos 鈥 and a chance of spectacle

Solar storm could bring chaos 鈥 and a chance of spectacle

The effects of what is being called an exceptionally strong solar storm could bring the northern lights to many parts of sa国际传媒 and possibly cause damage to high-voltage power lines.
sa国际传媒 finance minister Conroy says she'll retire after provincial election this fall

sa国际传媒 finance minister Conroy says she'll retire after provincial election this fall

Katrine Conroy said it will be hard to leave the people she's worked with over the years, but at 66, it's time to step back to spend time with her family.
Friday earthquake probably an aftershock, scientist says

Friday earthquake probably an aftershock, scientist says

The quake struck about 200 kilometres west of Tofino in 鈥渆ssentially the same area鈥 as a 4.8 temblor May 2.
Victoria's Central library branch to close temporarily on Sunday

Victoria's Central library branch to close temporarily on Sunday

The book return bins outside 735 Broughton St. will remain open during the one-day closing.
Capital region unemployment rate drops slightly, as hiring steps up

Capital region unemployment rate drops slightly, as hiring steps up

April saw 2,200 more people employed in Greater Victoria than in March, Statistics sa国际传媒 said in its monthly labour force survey