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One of the City of Victoria’s snow plows . Crews are working on a three-tier system of priority regarding snow clearance. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Schools not a top priority for snow plows

The City of Victoria utilizes a three-tiered system in clearing snow from roads

One of the City of Victoria’s snow plows . Crews are working on a three-tier system of priority regarding snow clearance. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
BC Ferries have cancelled a number of ferries’ last round trips of the day. (BC Ferries/News Files)

BC Ferries cancel last round-trips of the day due to expected snowfall

Round trips between Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver cancelled for tonight

BC Ferries have cancelled a number of ferries’ last round trips of the day. (BC Ferries/News Files)
70 pups found inside dead shark washed ashore on Vancouver Island

70 pups found inside dead shark washed ashore on Vancouver Island

Team of scientists from University of Victoria performed a necropsy on a shark that washed ashore

70 pups found inside dead shark washed ashore on Vancouver Island
An impaired driver was pulled over going 108km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. His license was seized for 90 days, vehicle impounded for 30 days and a $368 excessive speed ticket issued.

Central Saanich Police stop impaired driver doing 108 km/h in a 50 zone

Central Saanich Police proactively pull over an impaired driver, Feb. 7

An impaired driver was pulled over going 108km/hr in a 50km/hr zone. His license was seized for 90 days, vehicle impounded for 30 days and a $368 excessive speed ticket issued.
Quebec middle-schooler lands world’s ‘coolest job’

Quebec middle-schooler lands world’s ‘coolest job’

Meganne Dagenais lands job as toy tester, possibly set to become the most popular kid in her school

Quebec middle-schooler lands world’s ‘coolest job’
Cliff McNeil-Smith has succeeded in retaining his seat as Mayor of Sidney. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Cliff McNeil-Smith retains seat as mayor of Sidney

Judge satisfied mayor inadvertently overspent and election result not materially affected

Cliff McNeil-Smith has succeeded in retaining his seat as Mayor of Sidney. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
70 babies found inside North Saanich Shark

70 babies found inside North Saanich Shark

A team of scientists from UVic performed a necropsy on a shark that washed ashore at Coles Bay

70 babies found inside North Saanich Shark
The gender teaching gap in B.C. is estimated to hit a 9:1 ratio soon. (Pixabay photo)

Do our boys need more male teachers?

Female educators set to make up 90 per cent of teaching staff in B.C. over next few years

The gender teaching gap in B.C. is estimated to hit a 9:1 ratio soon. (Pixabay photo)
North Saanich mystery shark identified, UVic lab seeks to do necropsy

North Saanich mystery shark identified, UVic lab seeks to do necropsy

Cause of death could be complications during birth among other things

North Saanich mystery shark identified, UVic lab seeks to do necropsy
10-foot-long shark washes ashore in North Saanich

10-foot-long shark washes ashore in North Saanich

A peculiar looking shark estimated to weigh 800 pounds has been found at Coles Bay

10-foot-long shark washes ashore in North Saanich
Greater Victoria hosts 40 agencies in major search and rescue exercise

Greater Victoria hosts 40 agencies in major search and rescue exercise

Annual SAREX search and rescue training exercise is underway, based out of Victoria airport

Greater Victoria hosts 40 agencies in major search and rescue exercise
The Crane truck that tipped over on Lochside Drive has remained in place for the last six days. (Kerri Coles/News staff)

Crane truck still upturned a week after accident on Lochside Drive

Some road closures as CRD plans to remove truck this week

The Crane truck that tipped over on Lochside Drive has remained in place for the last six days. (Kerri Coles/News staff)
Two Side Stix users stand atop a mountain. Components from the specialized crutches were manufactured at Foreman Machining in Sidney. (Side Stix photo)

Vancouver Island-built crutches help disabled adventurers conquer the world

Sidney company manufactures specialized parts for an inspirational American’s crutch firm

Two Side Stix users stand atop a mountain. Components from the specialized crutches were manufactured at Foreman Machining in Sidney. (Side Stix photo)
Central Saanich Police seized a significant quantity of drugs and money from a residence on Keating Cross Road. (File photo)

Central Saanich Police seize $50,000 worth of drugs, $35,000 in cash

A 28-year-old man is in custody after a search warrant was executed in the 1500-block of Keating Cross Road

Central Saanich Police seized a significant quantity of drugs and money from a residence on Keating Cross Road. (File photo)
BC Transit to install barriers to protect drivers

BC Transit to install barriers to protect drivers

To reduce assaults, BC Transit announces plans to install driver door barriers

BC Transit to install barriers to protect drivers
BC Transit highlight CCTV upgrades after man arrested in bus driver assault

BC Transit highlight CCTV upgrades after man arrested in bus driver assault

A North Saanich man has been arrested after assaulting a bus driver and fleeing on foot.

BC Transit highlight CCTV upgrades after man arrested in bus driver assault
The Sidney/North Saanich RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying this man. (Photos courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)

Greater Victoria bus driver assaulted by male passenger

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP looking for public’s help in identifying suspect

The Sidney/North Saanich RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying this man. (Photos courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)
Holocaust denier leads discreet Vancouver Island meeting

Holocaust denier leads discreet Vancouver Island meeting

Last Friday’s Sidney event with Monika Schaefer and Paul Fromm not publicized to avoid protesters

Holocaust denier leads discreet Vancouver Island meeting
B.C. man captures moment comet smashes into super blood wolf moon

B.C. man captures moment comet smashes into super blood wolf moon

Victoria amateur photographer videos first ever lunar impact during an eclipse

B.C. man captures moment comet smashes into super blood wolf moon
Norma McColl, sitting with Pippy Candy, shows off her homemade signs that she greets strangers with. (Nick Murray/News staff)

James Bay senior’s homemade signs bring smiles

91-year-old Norma McColl waves her positive signs to members of the community

Norma McColl, sitting with Pippy Candy, shows off her homemade signs that she greets strangers with. (Nick Murray/News staff)