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Area off Vancouver Island a high-risk zone for ship-whale collisions: study

Area off Vancouver Island a high-risk zone for ship-whale collisions: study

In sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, a previously unidentified hot spot for whale-ship collisions was found off the coast of Vancouver Island.
A century of service: The Mill Bay-Brentwood Bay ferry route marks 100 years

A century of service: The Mill Bay-Brentwood Bay ferry route marks 100 years

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the ferry service — the first vessel sank two months after the route’s October 1924 launch
Jack Knox has his hand out again — for a good cause

Jack Knox has his hand out again — for a good cause

While few of us like parting with our money, most of us want to help our neighbours when they need it, particularly at a time when it’s nice to spread the joy.
Songhees Nation launches legal action to have E&N right-of-way cleaned up

Songhees Nation launches legal action to have E&N right-of-way cleaned up

The lawsuit calls on the court to declare that the right-of-way for rail service through Songhees lands has expired and the property has reverted to reserve land
Les Leyne: Top school executive took early retirement over police liaison officer controversy

Les Leyne: Top school executive took early retirement over police liaison officer controversy

Harold Caldwell says the decision to cancel the program was a major mistake that has done serious damage to the critical task of building relationships with students.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Transit passenger in Esquimalt dies following medical incident

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Transit passenger in Esquimalt dies following medical incident

Passenger was travelling on eastbound Route 15, which goes through Esquimalt.
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog

Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog

Conservation officers did not specify how the bear was killed.
High avalanche danger on Island this weekend

High avalanche danger on Island this weekend

The national forecaster has issued a high avalanche danger warning for alpine and treeline areas over a wide swath of Vancouver Island north of Lake Cowichan and Nitinat Lake.
Power almost fully restored after sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ windstorms, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Hydro says

Power almost fully restored after sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ windstorms, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Hydro says

Pockets of outages remain in places such as Gabriola, Quadra and Cortes islands, as well as in communities like Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay, with access issues and new wind systems hampering restoration efforts.
Youngest Nigel House resident uses computer acumen to help his peers

Youngest Nigel House resident uses computer acumen to help his peers

Kyle is trying to develop a system for a pair of residents so that they can write using their eyes.