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Sonar ‘dinner bell’ attracts elephant seals deep in Pacific waters

Mark Brennae
September 5, 2024

The seals were captured on camera—surprisingly, and repeatedly—drawn by sonar to check out a 645-metre-deep research site at Barkley Canyon

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Prisons

Ombudsperson’s report says BC prisons fail to meet inspection standards

After eight years, Ombudsperson says BC still has not fully implemented international standards for prison inspections.

Protests

Protests remain an important part of Victoria’s civic landscape

For decades, protests have been an important way for Victorians to engage in social and political issues

Community

It takes a village to celebrate a landmark: locals say goodbye to beloved stone garage

A unique structure on Hollywood Crescent was feted by historians and politicians earlier this month

Protests

Negotiations between UVic and student protestors break down

UVic serves the People's Park encampment a trespassing notice as negotiations come to a standstill.

Agriculture

Saanich to implement a hefty application fee for ALR exemptions

Until now, the city has been covering these costs out of its general tax-based revenue stream.

Forestry

Restoration approaches proposed after wildfire devastates salmon habitat

The drought level for West Vancouver Island currently resides at Level 2, where water conservation measures are possible, however, adverse impacts are “unlikely”, according to the province

Crime

City investigating allegations of polluted water dumped in a creek leading into Gorge

Mark Brennae
July 17, 2024

Anyone caught discharging prohibited substances into the stormwater infrastructure is subject to fines of up to $1K per day

Council

No changes expected at dangerous Saanich intersections

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