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Charges laid in fatal shooting last year of 42-year-old man near Sooke

Charges laid in fatal shooting last year of 42-year-old man near Sooke

Michael Leier was killed in March 2023
Tofino chooses to join most of B.C. in restricting short-term rentals

Tofino chooses to join most of B.C. in restricting short-term rentals

Resort municipalities had been giving an option on whether to be included in the new legislation
Island municipal councillors trying to revolutionize parking minimums

Island municipal councillors trying to revolutionize parking minimums

Proposal would reduce minimums to one for single homes, convert them to maximums for apartment buildings
NDP push to ‘recognize Palestine’ won’t shift Canada’s foreign policy: Joly

NDP push to ‘recognize Palestine’ won’t shift Canada’s foreign policy: Joly

House debates NDP motion calling on the Liberals to recognize Palestinian statehood
Two-vessel Crofton-Salt Spring ferry service approved, but still years away

Two-vessel Crofton-Salt Spring ferry service approved, but still years away

Petition organizer hoping for fall of 2026 as best-case scenario
Ottawa salutes late PM Mulroney as family looks on from the gallery

Ottawa salutes late PM Mulroney as family looks on from the gallery

Week of remembrance of the former prime minister culminates in a state funeral Saturday
Transgender misinformation clouds Canada’s debate on gender issues: experts

Transgender misinformation clouds Canada’s debate on gender issues: experts

Pervasive influence of misinformation impacts mental health of transgender people
Victoria hospital’s mental health unit refocuses to help young adults

Victoria hospital’s mental health unit refocuses to help young adults

The unit will be for people aged 17 to 26, dealing with mental health, substance-use problems
UPDATE: North Okanagan wildfire caused by humans

UPDATE: North Okanagan wildfire caused by humans

The initial 3 hectare blaze near Lumby is now being held
PHOTOS: Herring run creates annual frenzy in Parksville Qualicum Beach

PHOTOS: Herring run creates annual frenzy in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Wildlife add to the fun for observers as annual fishery arrives