Vancouver Island housing starts jumped by 22 per cent in November, marking the highest level since September 2008, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said yesterday.

"We've had 10 years ... of a lantern celebration on the fourth Saturday of July. Next year it won't happen that way."

Two private groups have stepped in to save the "Books for Babies" program after its funding was cut.

What would you refuse to give up even if it added five healthy years to your life? According to many Canadians, you can put television on that list

British Columbians' alcohol consumption has risen 16 per cent since 1998, almost twice the nine per cent increase seen in the rest of Canada

Botherston takes stand in second degree murder trial

The recent cold spell is hitting Victoria's homeless hard

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Dispute over former residential school site

After 20 years organizing the Victoria Day and Santa Claus parades, Ron Butlin is stepping down. The long-time volunteer leaves big shoes to fill and, possibly, a need for a cash infusion by the City of Victoria. "It's been a labour of love and a lot of volunteer work," said Kate Friars,...

Langford employees and volunteer firefighters Josh Montgomery and Matt Landry (unseen) change lights on the big tree near Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday.

Premier Gordon Campbell says 'global unanimity' isn't necessary to take action on climate change. VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell heads to the United Nations climate conference in Denmark next week to talk up B.C.'s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The woman charged with impaired and dangerous driving leading to the death of two of her children and injuries to two others has elected to be tried in provincial court.

A family in a north Nanaimo neighbourhood harassed and tormented by a neighbour because of their religious beliefs are relieved the man is now in jail, but they still worry he may return.

If Premier Gordon Campbell hopes to improve Canada's tattered climate-change reputation when he heads to Copenhagen next week, he will have support from some of the University of Victoria's top climate scientists.

British Columbians' consumption of alcohol is up, while marijuana and crystal meth use is down, say researchers at the University of Victoria Centre for Addictions Research.

What would you refuse to give up even if it added five healthy years to your life? According to many Canadians, you can put television on that list - and don't try to take away booze or red meat, either.

Premier Gordon Campbell says 'global unanimity' isn't necessary to take action on climate change. VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell heads to the United Nations climate conference in Denmark next week to talk up B.C.'s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A cyclist avoided serious injury in a collision with a car Dec. 3. The car and bike collided near the intersection of Lands End and Cloake Hill roads around 3:30 p.m.

The Sidney Lions Food Bank is always in need of food. At this time of year, it’s particularly concerned about Christmas and the post-Christmas barren shelves.

All three councils on the Peninsula will consider creating a task force to deal with derelict boats.

Residents should be wary of fake canvassers as the Christmas fundraising crunch hits.

The federal government is not on track to meet the fast-approaching deadline for reforming the RCMP, as laid out in 2007 by a government-appointed task force.

A group of researchers is urging the B.C. government to raise the price of alcoholic beverages and to consider making them less available in the wake of a study that shows consumption is rising faster in the province than anywhere else in the country.

There is mixed reaction in the wake of the Tuesday's report by the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP on the force's handling of the events leading up to and following the death of Robert Dziekanski.

A van in which three farm workers died was in such poor condition that it should never have been on the road, according to testimony Tuesday at a coroner's inquest into a highway crash in Abbotsford, B.C.

Martin Erat had three goals and one assist as the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Millions of dollars worth of H1N1 vaccine could go unused in B.C. because demand for the flu shot has declined. The province bought four million doses of the vaccine from the manufacturer for $32 million.

Kenneth Brotherston Sr., testifying in B.C. Supreme Court, said he thought he was going to die when Keith Taylor pointed a gun at his face and pulled the trigger.

A festive crowd let their holiday spirit shine Tuesday at Amacon's third-annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration.

Vancouver police were investigating a stabbing in the 300-block Main Street — near the Vancouver Police Dept. headquarters — late Tuesday evening.

The additives in the adjuvant vaccine help boost the immune response and stretch the vaccine's active ingredient so less can be used in each dose.

Langley actors Mike Roberds and Allan Thain portray the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John, respectively, in the Royal Canadian Theatre Co.’s pantomime, Robin Hood.

A COALITION OF Alaskan politicians and business leaders can’t wait for the Northwest Transmission Line to be built up Hwy37 North, saying the line is the key to wealth and jobs in the Alaskan Panhandle.

George Little Park and Park Ave. will be transformed into a Christmas market this weekend. Here’s Alexander Pietralla, who proposed the market concept to the city.

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