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Pushback may prompt rethink of plan to reduce McKenzie motor-vehicle lanes, mayor says

Pushback may prompt rethink of plan to reduce McKenzie motor-vehicle lanes, mayor says

The plan had proposed shifting McKenzie from two lanes of vehicle traffic in each direction to one lane for vehicles, another dedicated to buses and a third protected lane for bikes in each direction
City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it

City of Victoria went over budget for CFL game, but says it was worth it

The city’s contributions totalled $491,500, much more than the original commitment of $350,000
Son of Sooke shooting victim testifies at neighbour's trial

Son of Sooke shooting victim testifies at neighbour's trial

Gabriel Nelson, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, told the jury about an incident two months before the shooting in which Tregear’s partner yelled at him for hosting a bonfire
Divers to place plaque to commemorate fatal plane wreck in Saanich Inlet

Divers to place plaque to commemorate fatal plane wreck in Saanich Inlet

Two Canadians and two Australians were onboard the Hampden P5433 when it crashed into the inlet on March 14, 1943, during a routine training flight
Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority

Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after a recount in the riding of Surrey-Guildford concluded with the party's candidate just 22 votes ahead of his provincial Conservative rival.
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