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Combined post-secondary campus for West Shore delayed by a year

Combined post-secondary campus for West Shore delayed by a year

The campus was originally set to open this fall, but classes are now set to start in September 2025.
Some people stay as blaze with 'extreme fire behaviour' singes Fort Nelson, B.C.

Some people stay as blaze with 'extreme fire behaviour' singes Fort Nelson, B.C.

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Duane Loe lives just three kilometres south of Fort Nelson, B.C., where most of the 4,700 people have fled from a fast-approaching wildfire. But Loe isn't leaving.
Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

Amendment will prevent violent offenders from changing names

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix introduced the amendment Monday after it was revealed child-killer Alan Schoenborn was fighting to keep his new name from being publicized
Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Man at the wheel given a ticket with $483 fine for being more than 60 km/h above the limit, and had his vehicle towed for a week-long impoundment
Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days marred by reports of assaults, theft

Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days marred by reports of assaults, theft

A couple waiting at a bus stop near the intersection of Esquimalt and Fernhill roads was assaulted by a group of youths in an apparent random attack about 10:40
Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Elderly was man found dead in his vehicle submerged in Sproat Lake two days after police spoke to him because of concerns for his well-being

Fire restrictions begin Friday at noon in Coastal Fire Centre area

Campfires are unaffected by the announcement, which applies to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke Fire Rescue was called about 7:55 a.m. on Saturday to a property on Sooke River Road, with mutual-aid partners from Otter Point, Metchosin and East Sooke also responding
Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

Mental-health team helps those in crisis on West Shore

A new mobile integrated crisis response team sends a team of nurse and officer to calls with a mental-health component — 270 since January
Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

Community mourns thousands of fish lost as B.C. drought risk looms again

DUNCAN, B.C. — Images of steelhead and trout flicker over long sheets of paper, brought to life in blue and green crayon rubbings by the thousands.