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Malahat repairs pass test of season's first storm

Malahat repairs pass test of season's first storm

Temporary culvert and retaining wall in Tunnel Hill section of the highway easily handled recent heavy rains after the stretch was badly damaged by last November’s downpours and flooding
'I always knew I would come back here': HGTV series follows Pamela Anderson's Ladysmith reno

'I always knew I would come back here': HGTV series follows Pamela Anderson's Ladysmith reno

The HGTV reality series Pamela’s Garden of Eden follows Pamela Anderson as she returns to her roots in Ladysmith, and embarks on a massive restoration of her grandparents’ property
Eric Akis: Italian meatballs, arugula add gusto to gnocchi

Eric Akis: Italian meatballs, arugula add gusto to gnocchi

When you want to dress up store-bought gnocchi, try this marinara sauce enriched with Italian sausage meatballs and peppery arugula.
Photographer aims to connect art, science and conservation

Photographer aims to connect art, science and conservation

Andy Mann's National Geographic Live multimedia presentation, which will included a pre-show reception and post-show ­question-and-answer session with the photographer, will be more a greatest hits package than a linear narrative.
'It just eats me up': Mom grieves death of 18-year-old at sleepover

'It just eats me up': Mom grieves death of 18-year-old at sleepover

Kylie Walker died of a suspected overdose after she and some friends used street drugs at a sleepover. Her mom says her daughter had recently completed an addiction treatment program
Family doctors hope new deal allows them to keep doors open, attract others

Family doctors hope new deal allows them to keep doors open, attract others

The new payment model, developed with the Doctors of B.C., would allow full-service family practice physicians who opt in starting Feb. 1 to earn $385,000 gross a year
After 8 years as mayor, Lisa Helps looks forward to 'quiet time'

After 8 years as mayor, Lisa Helps looks forward to 'quiet time'

The outgoing mayor of Victoria says she intends to spend time with her family, read and surf before she decides what she wants to do next, which may include working in a leadership role within a large organization.
Eric Akis: Hughie's stew has a little bit of everything

Eric Akis: Hughie's stew has a little bit of everything

Beef, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, stock or tomato juice, red wine, quick cooking tapioca and seasonings combine to make this tasty but simple-to-make stew.
Condo Smarts: Shift workers have the right to enjoy a quiet day

Condo Smarts: Shift workers have the right to enjoy a quiet day

Pet owners have a responsibility to everyone else in their building to reasonably comply with the bylaws, and noise and nuisance are one of those bylaws.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Sunflowers are useful as well as beautiful

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Sunflowers are useful as well as beautiful

The flowers attract pollinators and other beneficial insects, and they come in an almost-overwhelming number of varieties.