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How a crowd of people came together to save a runner's life during Victoria race

How a crowd of people came together to save a runner's life during Victoria race

Over the course of Michael Bohonos’ two-hour resuscitation he’d be revived many times.
Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Port Alberni woman gets five years for crash that killed retired RCMP officer

Belinda Mary Hainsworth was driving on Highway 4 near Whiskey Creek on March 22, 2019, when she veered into oncoming lanes, crashing into a pickup driven by Gareth Rees
Stone Soup landlord says group kicked out because of 'unauthorized' renovations

Stone Soup landlord says group kicked out because of 'unauthorized' renovations

Wisteria Community Association disputes that account, saying the $50,000 kitchen was installed with the landlord’s permission
Police-oversight agency investigating after woman injured during arrest in Duncan

Police-oversight agency investigating after woman injured during arrest in Duncan

RCMP officers responded to reports of a woman waving a weapon at vehicles near the intersection of Underwood and Craig streets shortly after 2 p.m. Friday.
Forty new units of supportive housing open in Campbell River, near site of former tent city

Forty new units of supportive housing open in Campbell River, near site of former tent city

The eight-building complex is expected to operate for three years while the province, B.C. Housing and the city build more permanent supportive housing sites in the region.
Our Community: Students collect for food bank; Co-op offers $100K matching gift

Our Community: Students collect for food bank; Co-op offers $100K matching gift

Students at Royal Bay Secondary will be hitting the streets of Colwood this week to collect donated food for the Goldstream Food Bank
Redeveloped Nigel Valley will be a model, says Broadmead Care head

Redeveloped Nigel Valley will be a model, says Broadmead Care head

Derrick Bernardo says the valley will be a “world-class neighbourhood of housing, care, services and beautiful green spaces”
Planning process for Tillicum-Burnside area to start this winter

Planning process for Tillicum-Burnside area to start this winter

Mayor Dean Murdock said council has heard from residents and community association members about the need for an up-to-date plan for the area
Victoria police union says officers feeling strain of underfunding

Victoria police union says officers feeling strain of underfunding

Asking the department to make budget cuts when it’s already inadequately funded could put officers’ mental and physical wellbeing at risk, says the union
'Heart of UVic' at 60: McPherson Library still plays key role despite digital advances

'Heart of UVic' at 60: McPherson Library still plays key role despite digital advances

The library, one of the first buildings on the campus, was critical to the transformation of Victoria College into a full-fledged university