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Parole denied for 'profoundly remorseless' convict in B.C. teen's grisly 2010 murder

Parole denied for 'profoundly remorseless' convict in B.C. teen's grisly 2010 murder

18-year-old Kimberly Proctor was murdered by two teens in 2010
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Salmon projects in Greater Victoria receive more than $110K in funding

Salmon projects in Greater Victoria receive more than $110K in funding

Among the recipients, the Peninsula Streams Society received $22K enhance the region’s urban watersheds
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Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Theft at Rock City Elementary School happened in broad daylight during morning classes
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Solstice science: Why Victoria’s longest day isn’t on June 21

Solstice science: Why Victoria’s longest day isn’t on June 21

On Friday, June 20, we can expect 16 hours and 10 minutes of daylight
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Motorcycle rider taken to hospital after Qualicum Beach crash

Motorcycle rider taken to hospital after Qualicum Beach crash

RCMP: Collision on May 30 still under investigation
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No talking in the Sooke library – staff fear cuts to jobs, hours, programs

No talking in the Sooke library – staff fear cuts to jobs, hours, programs

Proposed changes to the operating hours of the Sooke Library have many workers fearing for their jobs and the future of library programs
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Tsa̲kwa̲’luta̲n Healing Centre courts controversy after advocate asks for investigation

Tsa̲kwa̲’luta̲n Healing Centre courts controversy after advocate asks for investigation

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BC Ferries hires Chinese state-owned company to build 4 new ferries

BC Ferries hires Chinese state-owned company to build 4 new ferries

The vessels that are expected to be in service by 2031
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Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Resident says she missed being struck by truck by seconds
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BC Ferries celebrates 65 years with $65 saver fares

BC Ferries celebrates 65 years with $65 saver fares

The one-day special on June 15 is the company's way of saying 'thank you' to its customers
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