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Nanaimo RCMP seek witnesses to explain how injured man, 31, was hurt Police found the man with significant injuries Thursday night in the parking lot of a Nicol Street business, but he was unable to explain what had happened to him.

Public celebration of life for Langford councillor set for June 13 Lillian Szpak, who died May 2, served seven consecutive terms on council spanning 24 years.

John Ducker: Learning to get along with the car's co-pilot New hands-free ‘driver assistance technology’ maintains your speed, signals and overtakes other vehicles — and it knows if you’re not watching the road.

Teachers' union demands probe of Education Ministry in trustee case The Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association says the trustees’ firing came about through “backroom dealings” and pressure from senior VicPD officials.

Saanich proposes traffic-calming measures for crash-prone stretch of road Recommendations up for discussion at an open house on Saturday include a 30 km/h speed limit, removal of the painted centre line and speed bumps.

VIU to begin search for new chancellor, amid deficit, leadership changes Judith Sayers, who has been chancellor since 2020, is set to step down from the position in October after reaching her maximum years of consecutive service.

Mayor to take on police in Teacup Race at Oak Bay Tea Party The police officers will be easy to identify in the race, says Mayor Kevin Murdoch — “They’ll have clip-on red-and-blue flashing lights for their teacups.”

Vancouver landlords to face $1,000 fines for prohibiting air conditioners New Westminster and Port Moody already have regulations prohibiting landlords from restricting tenants’ use of portable cooling devices.

Sooke crews fight two fires at once as dry conditions persist Two occupants were safely evacuated from a Wednesday afternoon house fire on Felton Lane that was followed by a brush fire on Otter Point Road.

Cowichan Search and Rescue joins search for missing man Parminder Grewal was last seen almost two weeks ago in Duncan.