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John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier

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Former premier John Horgan dies of cancer at 65

Mark Brennae
November 13, 2024

Horgan passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital [yesterday] morning “surrounded by family, friends, and love in his final days,” according to a statement from his family posted on social media X.

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Colwood high school student inspires ‘A Million Acts of Love’ in honour of his late sister

Robyn Bell
October 16, 2024

Felix Townsin, 14, will launch his campaign for good deeds with a benefit concert this Friday

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Surging enrolment leaves SD62 looking to add new schools

Both Victoria and Westshore school districts are hurrying to add and upgrade local schools

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Cost of living, housing, healthcare, and homelessness top the list of CRD concerns in latest Vital Signs study

Mark Brennae
September 25, 2024

When it came to the best aspects of living in Greater Victoria, 65% said our beautiful natural environment was tops; climate was next at 54%, followed by air quality (52%); parks (46%); walkability (40%).

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Rustad’s comments on asylum seekers ignite politicized fear-mongering

While visiting the Island, federal MP Marc Miller suggested smaller provinces may face quotas for asylum seekers to alleviate pressures in Quebec and Ontario

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Jean Paetkau is back with another murder mystery set in Victoria

Mark Brennae
September 23, 2024

“Victoria readers loved seeing their community in Blood on the Breakwater, and they sent me many suggestions for the second book." — Jean Paetkau

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James Bay to get its much-asked for lowered speed limits

Mark Brennae
August 8, 2024

James Bay Neighborhood Association said speeding often occurs on certain streets when cruise ships are in port—even when the posted limit is a robust 50 km/hr.