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Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) detailed how negative emissions technology is a vital step in fighting climate change. (Courtesy of PICS)

Report calls for B.C. leadership to boost carbon dioxide removal strategies

Report detailed the need for an ambitious plan to increase CO2 removal from the atmosphere

Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) detailed how negative emissions technology is a vital step in fighting climate change. (Courtesy of PICS)
BC transit bus runs a route through downtown Victoria. (Hollie Ferguson/VicNews)

BC Transit honoured with 2 awards during annual transit association conference in Montreal

Two awards went to BC Transit’s safety and security and marketing and communications teams

BC transit bus runs a route through downtown Victoria. (Hollie Ferguson/VicNews)
Victoria Votes 2022 Kids Colouring Contest will be held in late November to decide which three children 12 and under get to be mayor for the day. (Courtesy of Victoria.ca)

Calling all Kids: Enter the Victoria Votes 2022 Kids Colouring Contest to be mayor for a day

Three kids 12 and under will be chosen by submitting to the Victoria Votes 2022 Kids Colouring Contest

Victoria Votes 2022 Kids Colouring Contest will be held in late November to decide which three children 12 and under get to be mayor for the day. (Courtesy of Victoria.ca)
A woman protesting the Iranian regime Saturday evening in Victoria holds up a sign reading ‘internet shutdown in Iran = people being killed.’ (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Protesters in downtown Victoria show solidarity with Iranian women and others protesting Mullahs

Saturday rally part of a global movement protesting government killings in Iran

A woman protesting the Iranian regime Saturday evening in Victoria holds up a sign reading ‘internet shutdown in Iran = people being killed.’ (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The Green Generation Gap Report, which surveyed 800 British Columbians on energy use and emissions found that Gen X has a larger carbon footprint than Boomers. (Courtesy of BC Hydro)

‘OK, X’er’: B.C. Boomers no longer have the largest carbon footprint at home, survey finds

As Baby Boomers downsize, Gen X takes their place in large homes with gas-powered amenities

The Green Generation Gap Report, which surveyed 800 British Columbians on energy use and emissions found that Gen X has a larger carbon footprint than Boomers. (Courtesy of BC Hydro)
The plans for the future Elders’ Complex, The Gathering Place on Wadams Way. (Courtesy of SRCHN)

Sooke senior housing complex inches toward $2M fundraising goal

Proposed project will combine an affordable housing complex and a community centre

The plans for the future Elders’ Complex, The Gathering Place on Wadams Way. (Courtesy of SRCHN)
Hypertension or high blood pressure is on the rise among Canadians. (Ryan Adams/Flickr)

Almost 8M Canadians have high blood pressure – and that number is rising

An increase in hypertension among Canadians is causing concern among doctors, a new report finds

Hypertension or high blood pressure is on the rise among Canadians. (Ryan Adams/Flickr)
Thetis Lake Park overview (Courtesy CRD)

New mountain bike trails added to Thetis Lake Regional Park

Designated and rated trails protect environmentally sensitive areas, the CRD says

Thetis Lake Park overview (Courtesy CRD)
Saanich Emergency Program staff practice earthquake safety. (Courtesy Saanich Fire Department)

No desk? No problem: Saanich officials offer alternative tips for earthquake drill

What to do when you can’t duck, cover and hold on, according to the Saanich Emergency Program

Saanich Emergency Program staff practice earthquake safety. (Courtesy Saanich Fire Department)
Thierry Fitaire (from left to right),  Mayor Barb Desjardins, Nikki Neff of Esquimalt Neighborhood House and Simon Manchip help unpack trucks full of supplies. (Courtesy of Township of Esquimalt)

Esquimalt Neighbourhood House refills emergency pantry with help from township

Esquimalt Township’s annual food drive brought in nearly 5 vans full of supplies for the charity

Thierry Fitaire (from left to right),  Mayor Barb Desjardins, Nikki Neff of Esquimalt Neighborhood House and Simon Manchip help unpack trucks full of supplies. (Courtesy of Township of Esquimalt)