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One man airlifted to hospital after 'targeted shooting' in Nanaimo: RCMP

One man airlifted to hospital after 'targeted shooting' in Nanaimo: RCMP

The shooting is believed to be targeted, and police said there is no risk to the public.
Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood

Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood

The Hulitan Early Childhood Years Centre, which has been operating since last month, offers free childcare to Indigenous children on the south Island.
New information prompts police appeal for witnesses of Pat Bay Highway crash

New information prompts police appeal for witnesses of Pat Bay Highway crash

Anyone who witnessed the Oct. 25 crash or had a dash cam operating at or near the location is asked to contact Saanich police.
Keel laying in Romania for first of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Ferries' new Island-class vessels

Keel laying in Romania for first of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Ferries' new Island-class vessels

The company plans to start bringing new electric ferries into service in 2027.
A painting sold decades ago, returned to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ artist's family

A painting sold decades ago, returned to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ artist's family

Nobody is sure how the Chateau Victoria came into possession of the artwork by Keenawaii Roberta Olson.
Helter shelter: ‘Transitional housing’ is better than homelessness for those who need it, but it’s no easy path

Helter shelter: ‘Transitional housing’ is better than homelessness for those who need it, but it’s no easy path

It’s hard to dig yourself out of homelessness when you’re living in a shelter, even without substance-use or mental-health problems.
Langford puts famed trolleys on the block

Langford puts famed trolleys on the block

The buses need repair and only one of them can be driven.
Saanich asked to reconsider sheltering-in-parks policy

Saanich asked to reconsider sheltering-in-parks policy

Some parents have suggested it makes no sense to allow sheltering in parks that are used by children for sports, and that the sheltering policy as it stands is far too lenient.
First Nation at Nanoose studying ways to best use former E&N railway corridor

First Nation at Nanoose studying ways to best use former E&N railway corridor

The nation is concerned about contamination in the soil from the now-closed railway.
After three decades, Nigel House resident looks forward to having his own room

After three decades, Nigel House resident looks forward to having his own room

James Trendell, 68, who has lived at Nigel House for 32 years, will get his own space in the new facility that’s steadily taking shape next door.