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Crystal Pool info sessions start Saturday

Crystal Pool info sessions start Saturday

Victoria residents will vote in a referendum expected in February on whether the city should borrow $168.9 million for a new pool, and which of two sites they prefer
Two rushed to hospital after Gorge Road West collision

Two rushed to hospital after Gorge Road West collision

Saanich police closed a portion of Gorge Road West between Harriet and Tillicum for most of the day as they investigated the collision, which involved a white pickup truck and a white SUV
Victoria Hospitals Foundation CEO honoured by health-care philanthropy group

Victoria Hospitals Foundation CEO honoured by health-care philanthropy group

Avery Brohman is one of 12 Canadians to receive the award at a ceremony Friday in San Diego
Juan de Fuca trail and campsites closed after storm damage; China Beach open

Juan de Fuca trail and campsites closed after storm damage; China Beach open

Closed areas also include the Sombrio Beach suspension bridge and Parkinson Trailhead
Limits imposed for hard-liquor purchases in Tofino to curb bootlegging

Limits imposed for hard-liquor purchases in Tofino to curb bootlegging

As of Tuesday, customers at the BC Liquor store in Tofino could only buy up to four bottles of hard liquor at a time if the alcohol is sold in plastic containers
Two historic Oak Bay homes coming down on Bankers' Row on Beach Drive

Two historic Oak Bay homes coming down on Bankers' Row on Beach Drive

One of the homes was once owned by members of the Ross family of Butchart Gardens fame
Victoria council calls on Saanich to create more shelter space

Victoria council calls on Saanich to create more shelter space

Coun. Jeremy Caradonna said the city is frustrated that Saanich is bigger than Victoria, has more industrial land and warehouses, yet has not “stepped up to the plateâ€
Man sentenced to six years in prison for impaired driving that caused son's death

Man sentenced to six years in prison for impaired driving that caused son's death

Matthew Gilbert Darlington, 49, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death and was sentenced Tuesday in provincial court
Masseur on trial denies sexual touching, romantic interest

Masseur on trial denies sexual touching, romantic interest

Ajesh Jacob is facing 10 counts of sexual assault stemming from his work at Big Feet, a massage and reflexology studio in downtown Victoria
Volvo dealership breaks ground on new $20M location on Government Street

Volvo dealership breaks ground on new $20M location on Government Street

The new facility at 2512 Government St., next to GAIN’s Mercedes-Benz dealership, will have two lower levels with a ground-floor showroom, offices above and rooftop parking