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Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

Snowbirds put on a show for Victoria

The nine-plane formation drew cheers, shouts of surprise and plenty of cameras. (PHOTO GALLERY)
'We have to improve or we'll die': B.C. ranchers seek water solutions in long drought

'We have to improve or we'll die': B.C. ranchers seek water solutions in long drought

Rancher John Parkes wants more water storage in B.C.'s Interior, which is suffering the impacts of a multi-year drought.
Canada should follow U.K.'s move to lower voting age to 16, says senator

Canada should follow U.K.'s move to lower voting age to 16, says senator

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.
ICBC ordered to pay back $150 for accident repair deductible

ICBC ordered to pay back $150 for accident repair deductible

Two neighbours collided at the bottom of their overlapping driveways.
Vancouver Filipino festival tragedy: Alleged driver now charged with 11 counts of murder

Vancouver Filipino festival tragedy: Alleged driver now charged with 11 counts of murder

The suspect was initially charged with eight counts of second-degree murder on April 27. 
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.
Alleged hijacker makes first appearance in Richmond Provincial Court

Alleged hijacker makes first appearance in Richmond Provincial Court

Shaheer Cassim is facing two counts after allegedly taking control of a plane in Victoria.
'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

'Heartbreaking': Richmond animal charity targeted in $95K donation scam

A fake estate donation has saddled RAPS with unexpected debt, prompting the non-profit to warn other charities.
Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Rob Shaw: Strike clouds gather over Victoria as BCGEU walks from talks

Province's largest public-sector union disputes NDP claims it can't afford wage increases.
Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

Half of BCGEU members living paycheque to paycheque, union says as it prepares for strike vote

One in five BCGEU members who responded to the poll said they took on a second job to make ends meet.