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Gorge Swim Fest lifts pollution stigma

Gorge Swim Fest lifts pollution stigma

Some timidly dipped their toes, others dove and the brave cannonballed - all into the Gorge Waterway Sunday afternoon to take part in the Gorge Swim Fest.

Stabbing victim reluctant to give details

West Shore RCMP are trying to find the person who stabbed a 22-year-old man but are having trouble because of a reluctant victim.The victim stumbled into the Shell gas station on Spencer Road about 2 a.m. on Aug.

Woman struck and killed by bus was visiting from Japan, dreamed of travelling the world

The 27-year-old killed after being hit by a tour bus has been identified by friends as Yuka Imaizumi, a Japanese woman who loved Victoria and dreamed of seeing the world.

An Olympic first for Muslim women? Not really

By Eva SajooIn the wake of the 2012 Olympics, there are a lot of firsts to reflect on.

Flipped trailer blocks parkway in Nanaimo

A south Island family escaped injury Monday when the travel trailer their SUV was pulling fishtailed and flipped on the Nanaimo Parkway. The incident occurred just after noon near the Dunster Road overpass, said Capt.

Sidney man apparent drug victim at festival

A 23-year-old Sidney man has died from an apparent drug overdose at an electronic-music festival in the Kootenay community of Salmo. Mitchell Joseph Fleischacker was at the Shambhala Music Festival when, at 5: 20 a.m.

Pope's butler to stand trial

The Vatican on Monday ordered Pope Benedict's former butler to stand trial for leaking documents alleging corruption in the Holy See, revealing the involvement of a second Vatican employee and details of secret nocturnal meetings with a reporter.

JFK airport security lapse could lead to hearings

The breach of a $100-million fence around John F.

Quick response by Mounties may have saved driver's life

Two West Shore RCMP officers are being praised for a quick response that might have saved the life of a driver who went into medical distress Monday. About 10: 45 a.m.

Justice system staggering under federal reforms: bar association

Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson dodged a call Monday from the 91原创 Bar Association demanding a review of federal legalaid funding to ensure money for defence is keeping up with the pace of federal justice reforms.