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Kenyan gays and lesbians and others supporting their cause wear masks to preserve their anonymity as they stage a rare protest against Uganda's tough stance against homosexuality and in solidarity with their counterparts there, outside the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya on Feb. 10, 2014. Ugandan lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday, March 21, 2023 prescribing jail terms of up to 10 years for offenses related to same-sex relations, responding to popular sentiment but piling more pressure on the East African country's LGBTQ community. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
Uganda’s legislature passes harsh new anti-LGBT bill
Gwyneth Paltrow sits in court, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Park City, Utah. Paltrow is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, Pool)
Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial set for family testimony
Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission council
B.C. city says no to flying pride flag at local facilities
A child plays the video game “Fortnite” in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine
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Stephen Cohlmeyer, the architect on the proposal for the 3.5-acre waterfront site, was happy to walk the public through the plan for the property Tuesday night at the Community Centre, step by step. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror

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Stephen Cohlmeyer, the architect on the proposal for the 3.5-acre waterfront site, was happy to walk the public through the plan for the property Tuesday night at the Community Centre, step by step. Photo by Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror
Gwendolin O’Connor and her mother, Melanie, at the neuro-rehabilitation unit at Victoria General Hospital. Gwendolin spent six weeks in the ward, recovering from a stroke at the age of 16. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)

Touching reunion highlights remarkable recoveries

Woman shares her story of recovering from a stroke at 16

Gwendolin O’Connor and her mother, Melanie, at the neuro-rehabilitation unit at Victoria General Hospital. Gwendolin spent six weeks in the ward, recovering from a stroke at the age of 16. (Kendra Wong/News Gazette staff)
Rendering of the proposed development at 1201 Fort St. shows larger building fronting directly onto Fort Street and with a public pedestrian pathway runing alongside. Courtesy Abstract Developments

Rockland neighbours remain unhappy with Fort Street project

Proponents of a multi-phase development at 1201 Fort St. were peppered with…

Rendering of the proposed development at 1201 Fort St. shows larger building fronting directly onto Fort Street and with a public pedestrian pathway runing alongside. Courtesy Abstract Developments
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FILE - New England Patriots backup quarterback Tom Brady warms up on the sidelines before the game against the Detroit Lions at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., Friday, Aug. 4, 2000. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jack Hill/Pool Photo via AP
Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Deputy Chief Devin Laforce speaks about the details of the shooting that killed two police officers during a press conference in Edmonton, Friday, March 17, 2023. Edmonton police say a 16-year-old boy who shot and killed two officers on March 16 had been apprehended in November under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital for assessment. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
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L-R: Regional District Hospital Board Chair Loyal Wooldridge, Interior Health Authority President and CEO Susan Brown, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix, Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas, Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. (Gary Barnes/Capital News)
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A river flows where once a dam stood

A river flows where once a dam stood

BC Hydro restores Salmon River flow after decommissioning dam

  • Sep 14, 2017
A river flows where once a dam stood
One cell tower’s rejection is another’s approval

One cell tower’s rejection is another’s approval

Sooke council backs plan for Otter Road telecommunications tower

One cell tower’s rejection is another’s approval
Watch: Town hall draws a crowd in Oak Bay

Watch: Town hall draws a crowd in Oak Bay

Oak Bay Watch hosts meeting for residents to air concerns

Watch: Town hall draws a crowd in Oak Bay
The District of Sooke wants a better animal control services contract with the CRD. (File photo)

Sooke eyes better deal for animal control services contract

Sooke says it pays a higher rate per capita than other CRD municipalities

The District of Sooke wants a better animal control services contract with the CRD. (File photo)
Duncan’s Silver Bridge will be seismically upgraded. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Silver Bridge in Duncan to be seismically upgraded

Aldergrove’s Seismic 2000 Construction Ltd. awarded contract

  • Sep 13, 2017
Duncan’s Silver Bridge will be seismically upgraded. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
The first-degree murder trial of city woman Kaela Mehl in the death of her 18-month-old daughter is continuing this week at Victoria Law Courts. Victoria News files

UPDATE: Kaela Mehl murder trial – Saanich police cautioned couple night before toddler was found dead

Recordings give glimpse into rocky relationship between accused and ex-husband

The first-degree murder trial of city woman Kaela Mehl in the death of her 18-month-old daughter is continuing this week at Victoria Law Courts. Victoria News files
The first-degree murder trial of city woman Kaela Mehl in the death of her 18-month-old daughter is continuing this week at Victoria Law Courts. Victoria News files

UPDATE: Kaela Mehl murder trial – Saanich police cautioned couple night before toddler was found dead

Recordings give glimpse into rocky relationship between accused and ex-husband

The first-degree murder trial of city woman Kaela Mehl in the death of her 18-month-old daughter is continuing this week at Victoria Law Courts. Victoria News files
Capital Regional District directors and staff will visit sewage treatment processing facilities in Europe next month as a way to learn more about integrated resource management strategies. File photo

CRD drops European wastewater tour

Integrated resource management committee narrowly approved the plan last week

  • Sep 13, 2017
Capital Regional District directors and staff will visit sewage treatment processing facilities in Europe next month as a way to learn more about integrated resource management strategies. File photo
The lineup for Rifflandia, which celebrates its 10th year this week, is bigger and more diverse than ever, spanning country, rock, and electronic music. The shows run Thursday through Sunday at various Victoria venues. Photo contributed

Rifflandia bigger and better than ever, on its 10th birthday

Victoria’s four-day festival attracts artists new and returning to the West Coast

The lineup for Rifflandia, which celebrates its 10th year this week, is bigger and more diverse than ever, spanning country, rock, and electronic music. The shows run Thursday through Sunday at various Victoria venues. Photo contributed
Development of 3.5-acre Campbell River waterfront site finally has a plan

Development of 3.5-acre Campbell River waterfront site finally has a plan

Plan includes public marketspace, park and plaza with trails, a new home for the CAHS and aquarium

Development of 3.5-acre Campbell River waterfront site finally has a plan
The Johnson Street Bridge will close this evening as work continues to prepare for the installation of the new bridge. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Johnson Street Bridge closed overnight as work continues

All traffic will be rerouted from 9 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday

The Johnson Street Bridge will close this evening as work continues to prepare for the installation of the new bridge. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Darlene Dressler welcomes visitors to the British Columbia Aviation Museum, as part of Community Day, returning Sept. 16. Photo contributed

Community Day is back, thanks to the Victoria Foundation

Over 30 community organizations will open their doors for free this Saturday

Darlene Dressler welcomes visitors to the British Columbia Aviation Museum, as part of Community Day, returning Sept. 16. Photo contributed
Carver Charles Elliot speaks during the rededication of the S,YEWE Legend Pole at the University of Victoria Sept. 12. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News)

UVic rededicates S,YEWE legend pole

Elliot work underwent rot repairs before being replaced at the university quad

Carver Charles Elliot speaks during the rededication of the S,YEWE Legend Pole at the University of Victoria Sept. 12. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News)
One Wave Gathering lead artist Hjalmer Wenstob, standing left, mentors youth and community members in painting longhouses at the Bayview Roundhouse building. Kirk Schwartz photo

One Wave Gathering returns to Victoria for its 10th year

Indigenous arts celebration moves to BC Legislature in spirit of reconciliation

One Wave Gathering lead artist Hjalmer Wenstob, standing left, mentors youth and community members in painting longhouses at the Bayview Roundhouse building. Kirk Schwartz photo
Victoria mom charged with toddler’s murder weeps listening to recording of daughter crying

Victoria mom charged with toddler’s murder weeps listening to recording of daughter crying

Kaela Mehl is charged with the murder of her 18-month-old daughter

Victoria mom charged with toddler’s murder weeps listening to recording of daughter crying
Bruce Hammond brings his take on the music of Frank Sinatra to Sidney, direct from Las Vegas, on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Submitted)

Direct from Vegas: Sinatra show comes to Sidney

Bruce Hammond and his Electrifying Band perform Sept. 23 at the Mary Winspear Centre

Bruce Hammond brings his take on the music of Frank Sinatra to Sidney, direct from Las Vegas, on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Submitted)
Oak Bay officer stops Oak Bay stolen car in Saanich before owner knew it was gone

Oak Bay officer stops Oak Bay stolen car in Saanich before owner knew it was gone

Police say the vehicle had extensive damage as the driver collided with a pole

Oak Bay officer stops Oak Bay stolen car in Saanich before owner knew it was gone
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