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Oak Bay not moving forward with plastic bag ban

The committee of the whole was unanimous in wanting to hold off until results are known

Dec 12, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

Victoria area child-care provider says new funding missed the point

Boost for spaces, facilities, fails to address staff shortages

Dec 12, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >

At one year mark, UVic Transgender Studies chair says there’s always more to do

National body honours Dr. Aaron Devor with equity award

Dec 12, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Virtual reality arcade overcomes limitatons to experiencing the VR experience

When Darren Johansen came into Campbell River’s new virtual reality (VR) arcade with his kids, he could only sit back in his wheelchair and watch them have fun.

Dec 12, 2017 9:18 AM Read more >

2017 word of the year: Feminism

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2017: ‘Feminism’

Dec 12, 2017 7:50 AM Read more >

Trudeau appoints Supreme Court chief justice

Prime Minister Trudeau appoints Richard Wagner as Supreme Court chief justice

Dec 12, 2017 7:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: New series takes in-depth look at sexual harassment in B.C.

Black Press takes a hard look at sexual harassment in B.C.

Dec 12, 2017 7:15 AM Read more >

Researchers claim the ‘man flu’ does exist

Review of scientific studies suggests ‘man flu’ may be more intense: researcher

Dec 12, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Campbell River senior occupies MLA, MP’s office; challenges prime minister to wrestle

Wants immediate action taken on homelessness and seniors poverty

Dec 12, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Mom, kids tumble down 50-foot embankment on remote road

One seriously injured in single vehicle crash on Bamfield Main Road

Dec 12, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >