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Vancouver runner Louis Maruk has claimed the top spot at Sunday's Royal Victoria Marathon, in a time of 2:24:29.

Louis Maruk takes top spot at sold-out Royal Victoria Marathon

Vancouver runner Louis Maruk has claimed the top spot at Sunday's Royal Victoria Marathon, in a time of 2:24:29.

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A "beautiful experience" isn't a term often used for a trip to an outhouse, but researchers at the University of British Columbia say the description fits for their mushroom-powered waterless toilet.

University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer

A "beautiful experience" isn't a term often used for a trip to an outhouse, but researchers at the University of British Columbia say the description fits for their mushroom-powered waterless toilet.

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Two north Island municipal governments and the Ehattesaht/Chinehkint First Nation have condemned break-ins to shipping containers which stockpile supplies for their regional emergency program.

North Island communities condemn repeated break-ins at tsunami evacuation sites

Two north Island municipal governments and the Ehattesaht/Chinehkint First Nation have condemned break-ins to shipping containers which stockpile supplies for their regional emergency program.

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Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly attempting to rob a pair of younger teens with what turned out to be a replica pistol in Duncan last month.

RCMP urge caution after Duncan teens charged in robbery involving replica gun

Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly attempting to rob a pair of younger teens with what turned out to be a replica pistol in Duncan last month.

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The tiny home saga continues as local elected officials gathered at the UBCM conference last month in Victoria.

Tiny Homes conversation reignited at UBCM

The tiny home saga continues as local elected officials gathered at the UBCM conference last month in Victoria.

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Stepping foot on the ice of Mill Bay's Kerry Park Arena on Saturday, where 12-year-old Xavier Rasul Jankovics should have been playing, his grieving family was surrounded with support from loud banging sticks, and friendly faces.

‘It’s really special’: Memorial tournament starts for slain Cobble Hill boy

Stepping foot on the ice of Mill Bay's Kerry Park Arena on Saturday, where 12-year-old Xavier Rasul Jankovics should have been playing, his grieving family was surrounded with support from loud banging sticks, and friendly faces.

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A coffee shop located inside of the Royal BC Museum has been forced to shut down after suffering record low sales due to the ongoing BCGEU strike.

‘Catastrophic outfall’: Small business closes due to BCGEU strike

A coffee shop located inside of the Royal BC Museum has been forced to shut down after suffering record low sales due to the ongoing BCGEU strike.

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Expect traffic delays, large crowds, signage, bells and more as the 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon (RVM) takes place this Sunday, and this year it's going to be a record-setting run.

‘And the sign said’: Runners to the start line of 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon Sunday morning

Expect traffic delays, large crowds, signage, bells and more as the 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon (RVM) takes place this Sunday, and this year it's going to be a record-setting run.

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Victoria’s fire chief says this year’s Emergency Weather Response (EWR) plan needs to change, calling last year’s plan "insufficient" in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations during extreme weather events.

Victoria Fire sends city new emergency weather response, calling last year’s plan ‘insufficient’

Victoria’s fire chief says this year’s Emergency Weather Response (EWR) plan needs to change, calling last year’s plan "insufficient" in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations during extreme weather events.

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Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

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A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

Canada’s first non-beating heart transplant could lead to shorter wait lists: UHN

A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

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The president of the group representing local governments in British Columbia says she welcomes proposed changes that would make it easier for First Nations and municipalities to meet behind closed doors.

B.C. tables new law on closed meetings between First Nations and municipalities

The president of the group representing local governments in British Columbia says she welcomes proposed changes that would make it easier for First Nations and municipalities to meet behind closed doors.

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West Coast baseball fans now have the option to skirt across the Juan de Fuca strait and watch the Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners in the upcoming American League Championships Series after the Mariners earned their spot, defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 over a grueling 15-innings Friday.

Victoria-Seattle Clipper Ferry announces special ‘Playoff Express’ for Blue Jays vs. Mariners ALCS games Oct. 15-17

West Coast baseball fans now have the option to skirt across the Juan de Fuca strait and watch the Blue Jays play the Seattle Mariners in the upcoming American League Championships Series after the Mariners earned their spot, defeating the Detroit Tigers 3-2 over a grueling 15-innings Friday.

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Sergio Marchi says when he asks students in his university course on politics how many of them are interested in a career in public life, he's surprised if two or three of them raise a hand.

Former Liberal cabinet minister says young people are hesitant to enter politics

Sergio Marchi says when he asks students in his university course on politics how many of them are interested in a career in public life, he's surprised if two or three of them raise a hand.

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Mail and parcel delivery are set to resume on a limited basis in the coming week as Canada Post workers switch to rotating strikes this morning.

Mail, parcel delivery to resume as postal union begins rotating strikes this morning

Mail and parcel delivery are set to resume on a limited basis in the coming week as Canada Post workers switch to rotating strikes this morning.

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The Capital Regional District is permanently extending hours at the Hartland Landfill and Public Drop-off Depot on Saturdays, following a year-long pilot program.

CRD permanently extends Saturday hours at Hartland Landfill after ‘overwhelmingly positive’ response

The Capital Regional District is permanently extending hours at the Hartland Landfill and Public Drop-off Depot on Saturdays, following a year-long pilot program.

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When Jawn Lafratta purchased his 17,000 sq.ft. property on Gabriola Island in 2017, he had a vision to build a tiny home village as a way to live and provide housing for the community. But that dream quickly disappeared.

No plan B. What is and isn’t allowed for tiny homes on Gabriola

When Jawn Lafratta purchased his 17,000 sq.ft. property on Gabriola Island in 2017, he had a vision to build a tiny home village as a way to live and provide housing for the community. But that dream quickly disappeared.

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Tucked away in the heart of Oak Bay, Liv Cafe & Bistro is a little slice of culinary comfort — with a personal touch in every corner.

Order Up: Liv Cafe & Bistro

Tucked away in the heart of Oak Bay, Liv Cafe & Bistro is a little slice of culinary comfort — with a personal touch in every corner.

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Most people don't give much thought to their hands, but if you have an injury or aches, there's a specialist in Saanich who can help you out.

Saanich hand physiotherapist fosters ‘compassionate’ culture for clients and staff

Most people don't give much thought to their hands, but if you have an injury or aches, there's a specialist in Saanich who can help you out.

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Church volunteers in Duncan say it could take months of book sales to recover costs from the back-to-back copper wire thefts that occurred this week.

‘They help the community’: Duncan church hit by back-to-back thefts

Church volunteers in Duncan say it could take months of book sales to recover costs from the back-to-back copper wire thefts that occurred this week.

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An inactive remanufacturing site in Port Alberni due to company bankruptcy is being repurposed by a new owner as a production facility, with plans to churn out a needed housing development for Ucluelet.

New owner of Port Alberni San Group site hopes to transform home building

An inactive remanufacturing site in Port Alberni due to company bankruptcy is being repurposed by a new owner as a production facility, with plans to churn out a needed housing development for Ucluelet.

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The Trans-Canada Highway at Henry Road in Chemainus is closed in both directions on Friday due to a crash, according to DriveBC.

Trans-Canada Highway at Henry Road in Chemainus closed due to crash: DriveBC

The Trans-Canada Highway at Henry Road in Chemainus is closed in both directions on Friday due to a crash, according to DriveBC.

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Although Victoria continues to get awards and recognition from tourists for its attractions, a new list has come out showing locals have the highest work-related stress in Canada.

Victoria has highest work-related stress in Canada, new report says

Although Victoria continues to get awards and recognition from tourists for its attractions, a new list has come out showing locals are the most anxious in Canada.

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The president of the group representing local governments in British Columbia welcomes proposed changes that would make it easier for First Nations and municipalities to meet behind closed doors.

B.C. has tabled a new law that opens the door on closed meeting with First Nations

The president of the group representing local governments in British Columbia welcomes proposed changes that would make it easier for First Nations and municipalities to meet behind closed doors.

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Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger says the province is providing funding to add nearly 100 new training seats per class for police recruits at the Justice Institute of British Columbia's police academy.

Province expands funding for Justice Institute of B.C. to add 96 police seats

Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger says the province is providing funding to add nearly 100 new training seats per class for police recruits at the Justice Institute of British Columbia's police academy.

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