Highlights

For the regional water service area (excluding North and South Pender water systems), parcel charges will rise 11 per cent.

The letter used coarse language, describing the Sooke, B.C., house as 'the joke of the neighbourhood' for using so many Christmas decorations.

Last year’s Christmas Bird Count enumerated 89 species

Also, we’re coming up on the long-celebrated solstice

The child has cerebral palsy but sought nothing from her parents other than costs for orthodontic work.

The black walnut behind Molly's Reach was cut down for safety reasons.

Lisa Lapointe is set to retire early next year, paving the way for the province to weaken the office

Also, Winterfest, Pender Harbour Boat Parade, Egmont community Christmas potluck and Legion generator fund

The investigation is the early stages and officers are looking for video of the incident.

The CFL team is pushing for as many 4 p.m. starts as possible next season