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Workers slow to return to mine after violence

Most workers continued to stay away from the Lonmin platinum mine in northern South Africa, forcing the company on Tuesday to extend until next week its deadline for employees to return to work or face dismissal.

Infant injured in head-on collision

An infant was taken to hospital after a head-on collision on Sooke Road, west of Kangaroo Road, on Tuesday. The crash occurred when an elderly male motorist heading toward Langford fell asleep and crossed the centre line.

Asian TV crews bring Island sights to Far East

TV crews from China and South Korea have been spending "Island time" here with a possible multimillion-dollar payoff.

Hungry killer whales focus on feeding

With chinook salmon in short supply, hunting is prime activity

Hunger braids

Film sparks a revival in plaited hairstyles

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ON OUR WEBSITE TODAY MULCAIR ADMITS HE'S NO JACK, BUT IS INSPIRED BY LAYTON'S STYLE Tom Mulcair says the lessons learned from his late predecessor have made it easier for New Democrats to make the transition to the postLayton era.

Name your price for feline friend

SPCA offers adoption bargain in bid to find homes for adult cats

Three held after home invasion

Three men have been arrested in Nanaimo following a violent home invasion early Saturday that RCMP say targeted the wrong address. Alicia Appleton, her boyfriend and another roommate awakened to a crash in their apartment.

In memoriam

Comedian, director, actor, singer

Cliff-jump victim was skateboard guru for kids

Children in Tofino are bringing flowers to the home of Jamie Collins, a 33-year-old skateboarder who died while jumping off a cliff into the Kennedy River. The Tofino resident was well-known for teaching Tofino-area kids skateboarding skills.