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Thunderstorms heighten B.C.'s fire risk

Forecasted lightning in several regions of B.C. and a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the province has put emergency officials on the alert for an increase in new forest fires.

Farmers hope for dry fall

After a wet spring that hindered crop growth, local farmers are hoping dry weather will continue into fall so root vegetable have a chance to ripen.

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TODAY Ayako Sasaki, a survivor of the tsunami that hit Japan, will speak at the Maritime Museum of B.C., 26 Bastion Square, 1 p.m. Tel. 250-385-4222 ext.113 or mmbc.bc.

$10,000 violin found in cache of stolen goods

Instrument was discovered after sleuthing by woman who lost iPad

Obituary: Architect Nicholas Bawlf, known for preserving Victoria heritage, including Market Square

Victoria architect Nicholas Bawlf, well-known for his work in preserving the city聮s heritage 聴 including Market Square 聴 has died.

Architect passionate about heritage

Victoria architect Nicholas Bawlf, well-known for his work in preserving the city's heritage - including Market Square - has died.

Illegal fishing guides in B.C. need reeling in: angling association

A different kind of fishing tale is being told all over British Columbia, and the biggest lies don't involve the size of a rainbow trout.

Expect heat waves, flooding: report

Risk assessment looks at impact of climate change on Victoria; Climate-change events in Victoria to 2050 are projected to include:

Hiker finds body of man missing since April

The body of a 32-year-old man who has been missing since late April was found in East Sooke Park on Saturday. Foul play is not suspected in the death of Daniel Gandza. The cause of death was not released.

City architect passionate about heritage buildings

Nicholas Bawlf, who has died at age 74, was one of the first practitioners of heritage preservation in British Columbia, and brought his style to such projects as Victoria's Market Square in the 1970s and the design of the Victoria Conference Centre.