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Police incident delays Denman ferry sailing on Thanksgiving

Police incident delays Denman ferry sailing on Thanksgiving

The Denman Island ferry was delayed on Monday morning due to a police incident. The Baynes Sound Connector’s 10 a.m. sailing from Buckley Bay to Denman Island West was delayed for 30 minutes as police were called to assist.
4.5 earthquake shakes Greater Victoria, Washington state coast on Sunday night

4.5 earthquake shakes Greater Victoria, Washington state coast on Sunday night

Lightly felt in Greater Victoria, no reports of damage.
Levins sets record in half-marathon; Anderson wins men's marathon, Tay wins women's marathon

Levins sets record in half-marathon; Anderson wins men's marathon, Tay wins women's marathon

Cam Levins wins half marathon in record time: 1:01:18; Aidan Anderson wins men’s marathon in 2:29:06; Lydia Tay wins women’s marathon in 2:49:49. A camper van strayed into Levins’ path near the finish line.
He returned to Victoria for his 200th marathon cheered on by a daughter named after the race

He returned to Victoria for his 200th marathon cheered on by a daughter named after the race

The South Surrey man was inspired to trade in his soccer cleats for running shoes in 1998, with the Victoria Royal Marathon as his first race.
Squamish video highlights potential bear encounter risks for pets and people

Squamish video highlights potential bear encounter risks for pets and people

Learn from experts how bears perceive dogs and what steps pet owners can take to avoid potentially dangerous situations in bear country.
UVic nursing students urge financial relief, seek pay for practicums

UVic nursing students urge financial relief, seek pay for practicums

While working up to 12-hour days in clinical practice, some are also working paid jobs to survive, says nursing student society co-president.
Prince George resident completes Canadian Death Race

Prince George resident completes Canadian Death Race

Ultra marathon runner Larry Malmgren completed Canadian Death Race at 61 years old, placing 52nd out of 286 participants from around the world.
MRI testing helps former soccer player live with MS

MRI testing helps former soccer player live with MS

Rahul Ray, who has MS, is urging people to donate to Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s $11-million fundraising campaign for imaging equipment
Largest indoor winter music festival in Canada announces Vancouver lineup

Largest indoor winter music festival in Canada announces Vancouver lineup

Check out this year's headliners.
Stolen catalytic converters being sold out of province, RCMP say

Stolen catalytic converters being sold out of province, RCMP say

Scrap metal dealers who willingly buy stolen property subject to fines and loss of business licence