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Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Samantha Sims-Somerville and a friend were ‘intentionally provided an unregulated substance, without their knowledge,’ the coroners service says
Man arrested in connection with shooting at Colwood home of Punjabi musician

Man arrested in connection with shooting at Colwood home of Punjabi musician

Police made an arrest in Ontario in the Sept. 2 shooting and arson on Ravenwood Road, but say they’re still looking for another suspect
Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Kerry Marie Sim, formerly known as Kelly Ellard, has been granted another six months of day parole
Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

The stubborn blaze first reported on July 22 scorched 230 hectares of forest and steep terrain in the Sea to Sea Regional Park
'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and was allocated three coveted tickets for The Eras Tour in Vancouver. Then she started looking for a hotel. Hall, who lives in Oshawa, Ont.
'Pumpkin tree' marks the season in Central Saanich

'Pumpkin tree' marks the season in Central Saanich

With the help of a bucket truck, about 200 pie pumpkins were hung from a tree at the top of Island View Road at the entrance to Michell’s Farm
Nanaimo RCMP reviewing dashcam, surveillance video in hit-and-run case

Nanaimo RCMP reviewing dashcam, surveillance video in hit-and-run case

Charles Tommy, a 21-year-old member of Snuneymuxw First Nation, died by the side of the road after being hit by a vehicle
Deer deaths, entanglements mount on Sidney Island

Deer deaths, entanglements mount on Sidney Island

A fourth fallow deer was discovered dead on Wednesday with its antlers entangled in netting and wounds on its legs
Shawnigan Lake mom who never worked for feds gets paid anyway

Shawnigan Lake mom who never worked for feds gets paid anyway

Vanita Lindsay has been feverishly trying to get in touch with Ottawa to let them know she wants to give the $8,816.20 back.
Friendly deckhand gets surprise tourism award on Mill Bay ferry

Friendly deckhand gets surprise tourism award on Mill Bay ferry

Hardeep Parmar knows by name many commuters who rely on the route, and “goes above and beyond” his duties, said the passenger who nominated him.