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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing

Food Banks sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s annual survey of food bank use in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 — nearly double the monthly visits in March 2019, and six per cent above last year's record-breaking figure.
'It's a war zone down there': More than half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s small businesses report surge in crime over last year

'It's a war zone down there': More than half of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s small businesses report surge in crime over last year

Dozens of businesses have joined SOS: Save Our Streets, to send an urgent message to governments to get crime under control.
Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

Large forested area added to Gabriola Island park

The 31.5-hectare parcel known as Wilkinson Woods was bought by the Regional District of Nanaimo and will be added to 707 Community Park
No seat changes in weekend counting but leads grow for NDP; absentee-ballot tallying today

No seat changes in weekend counting but leads grow for NDP; absentee-ballot tallying today

Elections sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ said the counting of more than 22,000 absentee and special votes will begin at 9 a.m. today.
North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend's atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.
Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

De Havilland is selling 22 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ir 515 firefighting planes to European customers with delivery expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
Pushback: How a Victoria doctor saved his city from 1918 flu despite overwhelming pressure

Pushback: How a Victoria doctor saved his city from 1918 flu despite overwhelming pressure

Dr. Arthur G. Price faced pressure from both the religious and business communities to reverse his ban on public gathering, but his measures resulted in Victoria having less than half the mortality rate of Vancouver
Eight new pickleball courts to open in Nanaimo’s Beban Park

Eight new pickleball courts to open in Nanaimo’s Beban Park

A grand opening event is set for Thursday for the new courts, which replace courts at Beaufort Park that had generated complaints
Malahat Nation, Camosun come together for academic program

Malahat Nation, Camosun come together for academic program

Classes are being taught in Mill Bay
UVic research team developing portable test to detect microplastics in liquid

UVic research team developing portable test to detect microplastics in liquid

The team set out to develop an affordable and portable device to test for the presence of microplastics in liquids, with the goal of creating something that can be easily used by anyone at home.