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Feds fund Colwood home for homeless veterans

In a ceremony in Victoria, minister of state for seniors Alice Wong announced $258,000 for Cockrell House.
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Developer considers standalone sewage treatment

Private plant at Capital City Centre could ease Colwood’s sewage woes
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Horse-drawn carriage takes woman on rampant ride through downtown Victoria

'Screaming' woman pulled blocks in carriage, forced to jump: Witness
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City of Victoria turning clock back to 1862

City of Victoria turning clock back to 1862

Ceremonies, activities this week culminate Victoria’s 150th anniversary program
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Despite geese, regional lakes clean enough for swimmers

Despite geese, regional lakes clean enough for swimmers

This year has seen an increase in geese on Elk lake, but bacteria levels are well within what’s considered safe for swimming.
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Mayhem follows suspected pressure-washer scammer

A handcuffed man who ran away from security officers at Wal-Mart in Saanich was picked up during a break-and-enter by Nanaimo RCMP
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Cadets award Albert Head officers with lifetime achievement awards

Two men who have devoted many a summer to the Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre in Metchosin were honoured
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Colwood offers $50,000 to help veterans at Cockrell House

Cockrell House, which opened in 2009, provides homeless veterans with housing and food and helps them connect with Veterans Association.
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Victoria comes up with a plan, helped by plenty of public input

Official Community Plan will guide public decisions for next 30 years
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Young thugs attack men with bat at Hampton Park

Saanich police are looking for anyone with information on a vicious, unprovoked attack that occurred in Hampton Park last week.
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