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Emily Carr driving Vancouver Island hopes as the face of Canadian money

Emily Carr driving Vancouver Island hopes as the face of Canadian money

Renowned Island artist already on Chemainus currency, finalist to repeat that feat on a new national banknote

News Review third-best newspaper in B.C.

Peninsula News Review claims its second award for general excellence.
Alexa's Team targets B.C. impaired drivers

Alexa's Team targets B.C. impaired drivers

Four local police officers have been working hard to rid the region’s road of impaired drivers and are being recognized for their efforts.
Kids take French to Victoria airwaves

Kids take French to Victoria airwaves

Trio of students from Ecole Bayside Middle School lead new teen program.
Fentanyl overdoses rise, emergency reporting takes effect

Fentanyl overdoses rise, emergency reporting takes effect

B.C. averaging 60 overdose cases a month, half involving fentanyl that users likely don't know they are taking
Central Saanich extends truck ban

Central Saanich extends truck ban

Temporary order banning semi-tractor trailer trucks along Hovey and Tomlinson roads extended two months.
B.C. nurses ratify five-year contract

B.C. nurses ratify five-year contract

B.C. Nurses' Union president Gayle Duteil says deal gives nurses more say in health policy, staffing levels
Social media graces? Online commenting in a new media age

Social media graces? Online commenting in a new media age

The struggle to define acceptable and accountable internet conversations continues
Decades don’t diminish gratitude for Great Teachers

Decades don’t diminish gratitude for Great Teachers

Readers can recognize teachers who make a difference
Arson investigated in northern B.C. fires

Arson investigated in northern B.C. fires

Conservation officers investigate signs that up to 10 wildfires were deliberately set