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First Nation language preservation recognized

The dedicated work of eight B.C. First Nations in preserving traditional languages was recognized at the First Nations Languages Conference, held in Vancouver July 9 and 10.

Fake $100 bills turning up

Police are warning businesses to be wary of accepting $100 bills after three incidents of high-quality counterfeits were reported in Parksville.

Tanner turnover crash damages two vehicles

Two vehicles were severely damaged but the occupants unharmed after a crash at Tanner Road and Highway 17 on July 23.

New hospital food on the way

VIHA new food service gives patients a choice of what they want to eat

Watch for flaggers in North Saanich

Upgrades are underway at the intersection of Mills and McDonald Park roads.
Turning a new page

Turning a new page

Alycia Coulter will work as a page in the House of Commons this year.

Tsawout elect new chief

Tsawout First Nation have a new chief — Harvey Underwood.

Local Liberals rebuild party

A process of renewal for the Saanich Gulf Islands Federal Liberal Association began with a barbeque on July 25 at Elk Lake and continues through August with a series of workshops.
BC Aviation Museum flying along

BC Aviation Museum flying along

Almost a year after it opened its newest hangar, the BC Aviation Museum (BCAM) is flying along on one of its biggest projects ever — the restoration of the Trans Canada Airlines Vickers-Armstrong Viscount 757.
Smart meters on the way

Smart meters on the way

Privacy, health concerns raised for wireless readers