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UVic looks to go rabbit-free
After years of dealing with bunny angst, the University of Victoria is now considering going rabbit-free.
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Victoria's Sunday summer market should be moved from Government Street to Centennial Square, city staff say.
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The federal and provincial governments have filed appeals against a B.C. Supreme Court ruling in an attempt to scuttle a class-action lawsuit over sea lice on salmon farms filed by a First Nation.
Libations
New drinks column: Fussy Pinot Noir grape thrives in Cowichan
Today, we begin a column on local wines, beers and spirits by Garth Eichel, an experienced food and wine columnist who is studying for his diploma through the International Sommelier Guild. Eichel will review products and write about the people dedicated to creating them, and about Vancouver Island drinking spots. Look for Libations on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, in the Go section.
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Gallery: Saanich architect's mission to build schools in Africa
Alan Roy puts $40,000 of his own money into two schools in Tanzania
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Girls with Guitars to present third concert at Lucky Bar
What: Girls With Guitars 3 featuring Jasmin Parkin, Genevieve Rainey, Lindsay Rokett Gibson, Jessica Benini, and Amelie Patterson
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Business
Conference business on the rebound
The Victoria Conference Centre is going from the worst year in its history to what could be one of the best on record.
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Expert slams questioning of alleged victim in sexual assault trial
An interview of an alleged sexual assault victim by a Victoria detective was potentially very damaging, a forensic psychologist told B.C. Supreme Court Wednesday.
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B.C. solicitor general Rich Coleman confident of MLA expenses agreement
B.C. solicitor general Rich Coleman says MLAs are not resisting a promise to make their expense accounts public and -- barring any complications from NDP and Liberal leadership contests -- the issue should be settled soon.
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Poor B.C. logging practices 'add to gas emissions'
Massive emissions of greenhouse gases are coming from B.C.'s coastal forests because of poor logging practices and inadequate management, according to a new report by environmentalists.
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Return of fish farm reckless, groups say
Putting half a million farm fish in the direct path of migrating sockeye salmon is a reckless move that could threaten the survival of some wild runs, environmental groups say.
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Snow causes school closures, power outages in parts of Vancouver Island
E&N; Dayliner is cancelled today due to the snowfall
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Exclusive interview: Harper sets sights on party subsidies, warns of opposition coalition
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he will campaign in the next election to kill direct public financing for political parties, which last year cost taxpayers $27 million.
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Young Victoria scientists put to the test
Victoria teacher Cheryl Nigh and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong did their best impressions of gameshow host Alex Trebek Wednesday, leading a group of Grade 8 students through a science-themed version of Jeopardy! at Gordon Head Middle School.
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Island man sentenced to five years in prison over drug bust
He and seven others were arrested in region's biggest cocaine seizure
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CRD votes to ban teens under 18 from using tanning beds
People under 18 will be prohibited from using indoor tanning beds after Capital Regional District politicians voted 18 to 1 in favour of a ban Wednesday.
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Victoria police officer taking chief to court over training
A Victoria police officer who faces disciplinary action in connection with the death in a cell of drunken man alleges he was not properly trained and is taking the police chief to B.C. Supreme Court.
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Plans near for new Oak Bay High which could cost $52 million
Plans for a new Oak Bay Secondary School could be set as soon as next month, and a nod from the provincial government may see building work started by March next year.
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Good news page: Twenty years of serving the community
The Christmas Spirit Community Dinner reaches its 20-year milestone this month. The Christmas Day event, begun by a group of family and friends, started with just 75 guests at what was then the George & Dragon in Fernwood. It has become a holiday fixture that serves up to 1,000 people each year at Glad Tidings Church.
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