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Fines increasing for forest fire violations

Fine for ignoring fire bans or interfering with forest firefighting efforts will be tripled, but vehicle seizures off the table

Mar 10, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

B.C. author 'thrilled' historic Canadian woman will soon appear on bank notes

Victoria historian Merna Forster celebrates women on currency

Mar 9, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

Man, woman, stalked by cougar in Sooke Hills

The encounters happened a week apart and one kilometer within each other, said conservation authorities.

Mar 9, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Failed sewer pipe could be costly to fix

Wastewater line spews water on Belvista Place and Sooke Road

Mar 9, 2016 4:00 PM Read more >

Council considers rules to increase public input

Staff told to make amendments to procedural bylaw at the Sooke District.

Mar 9, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

First Nations heroes and Spanish beauties: a history of Vancouver Island place names

Communities often named after explorers or because of pre-colonial characteristics

Mar 9, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Crackdown coming on passing school bus

Children injured as drivers pass school buses with flashing lights and stop signs activated

Mar 9, 2016 10:00 AM Read more >

Acting mayor unveils wishlist for municipal budget

Rick Kasper support a “fairly active” sidewalk and pathway program and improvements to John Phillips Park

Mar 9, 2016 9:00 AM Read more >

B.C. a destination for down and out

Premier Christy Clark, Housing Minister Rich Coleman say people are free to come to B.C. and use shelters

Mar 9, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Sooke recruits learn firefighting skills

12 new recruits will be tested at the Otter Point Fire Training Centre over the next few weekends.

Mar 8, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >