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West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

West Coast pleasure palace: Crystal Garden hits the century mark

The building, built by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a swimming pool, tropical garden and tea room, officially opened on June 26, 1925.
Man who killed mother in drug-induced psychosis released from prison

Man who killed mother in drug-induced psychosis released from prison

A Sooke man who killed his mother in a self-induced crystal meth psychosis in 2014 and is deemed by the parole board to have a “propensity for violence” has been released to a residential facility in the community.
Teachers worry about future of sex-ed after loss of trained educators

Teachers worry about future of sex-ed after loss of trained educators

Island Sexual Health says it had to lay off three sex educators, effective June 30, because of the loss of a gaming grant that formed a third of its educational programming budget.
Big Sugar makes some noise for Canada at the Bash this weekend

Big Sugar makes some noise for Canada at the Bash this weekend

Gordie Johnson and his Big Sugar bandmates will perform at the Great Canadian Bash on June 28 at Langford’s Starlight Stadium.
Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

Teen drivers handed roadside bans after tire burnouts in Langford parking lot

West Shore RCMP arrived to find a grey Ford F350 and a red Dodge Ram in the Merchant Way lot, and determined both drivers showed signs of alcohol impairment.
B.C. woman making light of divorce with tongue-in-cheek garage sale

B.C. woman making light of divorce with tongue-in-cheek garage sale

From Harley collectables to candles that 'smell like coping mechanisms,' one woman's breakup has become a bargain hunter's dream.
Orphaned baby black bear being cared for at Langley wildlife society

Orphaned baby black bear being cared for at Langley wildlife society

A small black bear was found all alone and brought to Critter Care for a chance at a 'wild life.'
Stranger stabs man from behind while boarding a bus in Abbotsford

Stranger stabs man from behind while boarding a bus in Abbotsford

Major crime detectives are appealing to the public to help identify the suspect.
Murder accused waiting for bail hearing month after arrest

Murder accused waiting for bail hearing month after arrest

Kalwinder Thind, 23, was fatally stabbed outside Cabana Lounge on the morning of Jan. 27, 2018.
New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

"Whether you’re on the land every day or out for a weekend hike, early reporting of pigs on the land makes all the difference."