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Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed

Checking for ticks is the first step in preventing Lyme disease

  • May 10, 2017
OKIB issues high water advisory

OKIB issues high water advisory

High Water Advisory for residents living adjacent to creeks and the lake on the OKIB

  • May 10, 2017
OKIB issues high water advisory
Kehar Sangha will be back in court May 16. (Citizen file)

Accused in Duncan confinement case back in court next week

Bail hearing date to be set

  • May 10, 2017
Kehar Sangha will be back in court May 16. (Citizen file)
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Fleetwood, NDP’s Jagrup Brar takes seat from Fassbender (VIDEOS)

ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Fleetwood, NDP’s Jagrup Brar takes seat from Fassbender (VIDEOS)

Deafening cheers greeted the news at Surrey NDP headquarters Wednesday night

  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Fleetwood, NDP’s Jagrup Brar takes seat from Fassbender (VIDEOS)

Funding given for minor baseball

TD Bank gives support to Summerland Minor Baseball Association

  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: Trevena wins in North Island

ELECTION 2017: Trevena wins in North Island

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  • May 10, 2017
ELECTION 2017: Trevena wins in North Island
LETTER: UWSS defends deer count

LETTER: UWSS defends deer count

Accurate inventory requried to ensure success

  • May 10, 2017
LETTER: UWSS defends deer count
Poet Jan Zwicky.

Quadra Island poet will read from a collection of Renaissance Italian poems

Everyone is welcome at the Campbell River Art Gallery on Wednesday, May 17 for an event featuring renowned poet Jan Zwicky.

  • May 10, 2017
Poet Jan Zwicky.
Vernon Film Society brings in the story of an influential Canadian
Vernon Film Society brings in the story of an influential Canadian
NDP candidate Rachna Singh has won the riding of Surrey-Green Timbers. (file photo)

ELECTION 2017: In Surrey-Green Timbers, NDP’s Rachna Singh wins over Liberal challenger Brenda Locke

Riding was long held by NDPer Sue Hammell, who recently retired from politics

  • May 10, 2017
NDP candidate Rachna Singh has won the riding of Surrey-Green Timbers. (file photo)
Rollover on Hollywood

Rollover on Hollywood

Police are still on the scene of a rollover Wednesday morning in Rutland

  • May 10, 2017
Rollover on Hollywood
Andrew Weaver elected in Oak Bay Gordon Head

Andrew Weaver elected in Oak Bay Gordon Head

Live updates throughout the May 9 BC election

  • May 10, 2017
Andrew Weaver elected in Oak Bay Gordon Head
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals.

Greater Victoria’s most wanted

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of May 9, 2017.

  • May 10, 2017
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals.
Monterey Middle School drama club hams it up. Left to right: Miranda Schell (teacher), Mitch Barnes (teacher), Carson Freeman, Reid Greenwood (front), Gabriel White (back), Alexandra Zatylny, Olivia Bowyer-Smith, Katrina McLaughlin (front), Jasmine Wei, Jakob Gibson, Zofia Herndl (front), Yana Mohsenzaden-Green, Rowen Schooten. (Morgan Cross photo)

Monterey Middle School showcased in Langham Court’s All-Canadian Readers’ Theatre Festival

Circling the Drain, written and directed by Oak Bay’s Terry Oliver ends the night

  • May 10, 2017
Monterey Middle School drama club hams it up. Left to right: Miranda Schell (teacher), Mitch Barnes (teacher), Carson Freeman, Reid Greenwood (front), Gabriel White (back), Alexandra Zatylny, Olivia Bowyer-Smith, Katrina McLaughlin (front), Jasmine Wei, Jakob Gibson, Zofia Herndl (front), Yana Mohsenzaden-Green, Rowen Schooten. (Morgan Cross photo)
BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver casts his ballot Tuesday morning at Gordon Head middle school. (Dan Ebenal/Black Press)

OPINION: B.C. election shifts political landscape

Looking at the MLAs who will represent the three Saanich ridings in the upcoming session of the Legislature you could be forgiven for thinking that not much has changed since the election campaign began. But the political landscape beyond Saanich’s borders has seen a seismic shift since the writ was dropped on April 11.

  • May 10, 2017
BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver casts his ballot Tuesday morning at Gordon Head middle school. (Dan Ebenal/Black Press)
The Oceanside Minor Baseball Association kicked off its 2017 season with opening ceremonies that featured a number of games at the Springwood Park on April 30. There was also free refreshments. It was raining but it held off long enough for the ceremonies to get underway. — Michael Briones photo

Play ball!

MICHAEL BRIONES

  • May 10, 2017
The Oceanside Minor Baseball Association kicked off its 2017 season with opening ceremonies that featured a number of games at the Springwood Park on April 30. There was also free refreshments. It was raining but it held off long enough for the ceremonies to get underway. — Michael Briones photo
In celebration of Saanich’s teachers

In celebration of Saanich’s teachers

Scratch beneath the surface of those who have enjoyed success in their professional lives and there’s a good chance you’ll find a teacher who guided them along their path, inspiring them to strive to reach their potential.

  • May 9, 2017
In celebration of Saanich’s teachers
Langley goes Liberal, again.

Langley votes Liberal, again

While the provincial outcome still unknown, Langley voted for BC Liberal.

  • May 9, 2017
Langley goes Liberal, again.
Parksville Royals batter Shane Rogers connects for a hit against the Mid-Island Pirates during a doubleheader at Springwood Park April 23. The Royals return home to host the White Rock Tritons Saturday beginning at 12:15 p.m. — J.R. Rardon photo

Parksville Royals drops two on the road for fourth loss in a row

B.C. Premier League squad hosts doubleheader Saturday at Springwood Park

  • May 9, 2017
Parksville Royals batter Shane Rogers connects for a hit against the Mid-Island Pirates during a doubleheader at Springwood Park April 23. The Royals return home to host the White Rock Tritons Saturday beginning at 12:15 p.m. — J.R. Rardon photo
BX Creek Trail is closed between Star Road and Dixon Dam road due to hazardous conditions being created by ground instability. (Carl Toews/Facebook)

BX Creek Trail closed

The Regional District of North Okanagan is asking that people stay off of parts of BX Creek Trail until further notice

  • May 9, 2017
BX Creek Trail is closed between Star Road and Dixon Dam road due to hazardous conditions being created by ground instability. (Carl Toews/Facebook)