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Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

The sale price has not been made public, but the six-storey building on 4.7 acres is assessed at $20.8 million.
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City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

City of Victoria shuts down public comments on social media, citing rise in hate

Since Aug. 2, the public has not been able to weigh in on posts from the city on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn
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B.C. court declares mistrial in shooting deaths of teenager bystander and gangster

B.C. court declares mistrial in shooting deaths of teenager bystander and gangster

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Kane Carter, who was accused of murdering a gang member and an innocent teenager who was passing by in his parents' vehicle.
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Police watchdog recommends charges against Vancouver police officer in fatal shooting

Police watchdog recommends charges against Vancouver police officer in fatal shooting

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s police watchdog says an officer from the Vancouver Police Department might face charges in a shooting that killed a man two years ago.
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Doctors save construction worker's leg after 4,000-pound load drops on him

Doctors save construction worker's leg after 4,000-pound load drops on him

WorkSafeBC is investigating the Saturday morning accident which injured two workers, one of them seriously.
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Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

Sarah McLachlan honoured with Canada Post commemorative stamp

VANCOUVER — British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan's achievements are being honoured with a Canada Post commemorative stamp.
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Man arrested after random assaults in downtown Victoria

Man arrested after random assaults in downtown Victoria

Three people were assaulted, including one woman who was taken to hospital after she was pushed over a bench and hit her head on the sidewalk.
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Vancouver park commissioners hear legal opinion on abolishing elected board

Vancouver park commissioners hear legal opinion on abolishing elected board

Lawyer says voters, board chair have grounds for constitutional challenge
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Impaired-drivers nabbed in Saanich so far higher than for all of last year: police

Impaired-drivers nabbed in Saanich so far higher than for all of last year: police

Close to one-third of the 2024 total so far came in July and August, with 144 drivers caught at roadblocks or other traffic stops
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B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

B.C. collaborates with federal government to fight against cyberattacks

The Ministry of Citizens' Services says the government fends off about 1.5 billion unauthorized access attempts every day.
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