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Coughing woman asked to get off transit bus

A Victoria woman who was asked to get off a bus because she was coughing says concerns about H1N1 have reached hysteria levels. "I get the concern," said Jenn Chapman, 41, a human resources worker.

Law allows universities to issue fines for parking

The right of the University of Victoria and other sa国际传媒 universities to issue parking fines is on firmer ground with the introduction of provincial legislation this week. The legislation is retroactive, so previous fines won't have to be refunded.

Proposed rapid-transit route unveiled

Running buses down dedicated lanes in the centre of Douglas Street is no longer the preferred option for rapid transit in Greater Victoria. "Going on the side appears to have some advantages over going down the centre," said sa国际传媒

Flu shots available Tuesday for seniors

Publicly funded seasonal flu shots for seniors and people living in long-term care facilities begin Tuesday at health units and other locations across the region. sa国际传媒

Officer suspended for cells takedown

24-year-old suffered permanent brain injuries after head hit floor

Woman tells court of attack

Charges against boyfriend include attempted murder, uttering threats

Victoria keen on sewage plants

Victoria's upper Inner Harbour has large enough chunks of land to house both a sewage-treatment plant and an "energy centre" to make use of the sludge it creates, Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin said yesterday.

Province still paying health firm under cloud

Tax dollars support software despite probe into double-billing allegations

sa国际传媒 Ferries warns of delays due to vessel refit

sa国际传媒 Ferries is warning travellers to plan ahead as the Spirit of British Columbia heads into its annual six-week refit, starting Tuesday. The replacement vessel on the Swartz Bay-to-Tsawwassen route will be the smaller Queen of New Westminster.

Drivers face crackdown

Police across the Island will be cracking down on impaired and aggressive drivers and those driving without seatbelts during the Thanksgiving long weekend.