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WestJet announced the mishap to flight 173 on Twitter Friday evening. (Twittter/@DannWork)

Victoria-bound plane slides off icy Edmonton runway

Crew, passengers had to disembark via bridge stairs

WestJet announced the mishap to flight 173 on Twitter Friday evening. (Twittter/@DannWork)
Victoria joins cities around the world Jan. 19 for the 3rd Annual Women’s March. (Keri Coles/News staff)

VIDEO: Hundreds gather in Victoria as part of global Women’s March for equality

‘End Violence Against Women’ march theme for 2019

Victoria joins cities around the world Jan. 19 for the 3rd Annual Women’s March. (Keri Coles/News staff)
John Heintzelman in a photo attached to a Used.ca ad for James Bay Massage. (Used.ca)

Crown to appeal acquittal of Victoria masseur accused of sexual assault

BC Prosecution Service review of the ruling found ‘the judgment revealed errors of fact and law’

John Heintzelman in a photo attached to a Used.ca ad for James Bay Massage. (Used.ca)
More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall

More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall

Plastic doll contains levels of phthalates over allowable limit and may pose chemical hazard

More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall
More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall

More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall

Plastic doll contains levels of phthalates over allowable limit and may pose chemical hazard

More than 100,000 toxic toys named in Canada-wide recall
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. (Health Canada)

RECALL: Salmon Village maple salmon nuggets

Customers warned not to eat product due to possible Listeria contamination

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. (Health Canada)
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. (Health Canada)

RECALL: Salmon Village Salmon Nuggets

Customers warned not to eat product due to possible Listeria contamination

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. (Health Canada)
The latest addition – a calf named L124– is the second successful birth for 32-year-old mom, L77 Matia, who appears in good health. (Photo Melissa Pinnow/Centre of Whale Research)

New orca calf in Salish Sea ‘healthy and active’

Birth cause for celebration but things still dire genetically, expert says

The latest addition – a calf named L124– is the second successful birth for 32-year-old mom, L77 Matia, who appears in good health. (Photo Melissa Pinnow/Centre of Whale Research)
A view from the Fairmont Empress Hotel rooftop offers a look at some of the main attractions of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Don Denton/Black Press)

Victoria revealed as one of Canada’s most welcoming places

Global travel company names Canada’s top ten friendliest locations based on guest reviews

A view from the Fairmont Empress Hotel rooftop offers a look at some of the main attractions of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Don Denton/Black Press)
Police arrested and interviewed 66-year-old John Heintzelman, who had been running a massage studio out of his Victoria home, after a women filed a police report claiming she had been sexually assaulted by Heintzelman during a massage appointment. (Pixabay photo)

Victoria massage provider acquitted of sexual assault

Judge unable to decide whom to believe, was ‘obliged to acquit Heintzelman’

Police arrested and interviewed 66-year-old John Heintzelman, who had been running a massage studio out of his Victoria home, after a women filed a police report claiming she had been sexually assaulted by Heintzelman during a massage appointment. (Pixabay photo)
Man rescued from water at Esquimalt boat launch

Man rescued from water at Esquimalt boat launch

Police looking for Good Samaritans who helped him back to launch

Man rescued from water at Esquimalt boat launch
Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)

New dog greeter spreading smiles at prestigious B.C. hotel

Trained as a guide dog, Winston was ‘too friendly’ for official service

Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)
Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)

New dog greeter at Fairmont Empress is spreading smiles

Trained as a guide dog, Winston was ‘too friendly’ for official service

Winston officially started in his new role as canine ambassador at Fairmont Empress this week. Tracy Drake, director of Public Relations at Fairmont Empress, says he has received a warm welcome by both guests and staff. (Keri Coles/News staff)
Members of Namegans Nation homeless and housing protest spent the night camped on the grounds of Victoria Law Courts ahead of their court appearance Wednesday. (Keri Coles/News staff)

Members of Namegans Nation return to camp on grounds of Victoria Law Courts

Campers have court appearance Wednesday for arrests at Woodwyn Farms

Members of Namegans Nation homeless and housing protest spent the night camped on the grounds of Victoria Law Courts ahead of their court appearance Wednesday. (Keri Coles/News staff)
A recent survey found that 69 per cent of Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. (Pixabay)

The key to success in New Year’s resolutions is to not be deterred by slip ups

Success rate about 10x higher than success rate of adults wanting change but not making resolution

A recent survey found that 69 per cent of Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. (Pixabay)
Michael Magdalenich’s Ford F250 truck was a complete write-off, his work ladders melting from the ladder racks, after the fire in the 2100-block of Neil Street that started just after 3 a.m. Dec. 28. (Michael Magdalenich photo)

VIDEO: Dramatic blaze leaves B.C. contractor without work truck

Fire so hot it melted work ladders, destroyed truck

Michael Magdalenich’s Ford F250 truck was a complete write-off, his work ladders melting from the ladder racks, after the fire in the 2100-block of Neil Street that started just after 3 a.m. Dec. 28. (Michael Magdalenich photo)
A recent survey found that 69 per cent of Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. (Pixabay)

The key to success in New Year’s resolutions is to not be deterred by slip ups

Success rate about 10 times higher than success rate of adults wanting change but not making resolution

A recent survey found that 69 per cent of Canadians have made New Year’s resolutions in the past. (Pixabay)
A specific batch (1000356816) of DUREX RealFeel 20 count condoms distributed in Canada is not expected to meet the registered burst pressure specification at end of shelf-life. (DurexCanada website)

Condoms recalled after concerns over variable burst pressure

Health Canada issues recall on specific batch of DUREX condoms

A specific batch (1000356816) of DUREX RealFeel 20 count condoms distributed in Canada is not expected to meet the registered burst pressure specification at end of shelf-life. (DurexCanada website)
A Victoria man is in custody after two separate incidents of a sexual assault and an indecent act occurred Thursday. (File photo)

Suspect arrested after sexual assault, indecent act in Victoria

Man faces recommended charges for indecent act, sexual assault investigation remains ongoing

A Victoria man is in custody after two separate incidents of a sexual assault and an indecent act occurred Thursday. (File photo)
A house on McMorran Way had its eavestroughs ripped off and roof damaged after a large tree was uprooted and fell on the home. (Arnold Lim/News staff)

Mature tree falls on Saanich home

Strong winds uproot large tree on residential lot

A house on McMorran Way had its eavestroughs ripped off and roof damaged after a large tree was uprooted and fell on the home. (Arnold Lim/News staff)