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A second round of thunder and lightning in less than a month hit the capital region Tuesday night, causing sporadic torrents of rain and a scattering of power outages.

A judge sentenced a Halifax man to 6 1 /2 years in prison Tuesday for the death of his infant daughter, saying he lacked the empathy to see he was severely injuring the seven-week-old child when he slapped and shook her.

RCMP are investigating a collision that killed a Chemainus motorcyclist, a pedestrian and a border collie in Lake Cowichan.

CRD expected to reject request for $70,000 help

McCAW, Phyllis H. January 20, 1908 -August 3, 2012 Phyllis passed away peacefully at the age of 104. Predeceased by husband Harold, sisters Patricia (Charles), Margaret (Andrew), Blanche, brother Cecil [Jim] (Olive) and grandson Steve.

Prayer service set for this afternoon

The District of Sooke's chief administrative officer has resigned from the municipality's top position after being away from the job since mid-June.

The B.C. Day long weekend was one of the busiest on record for the Victoria police department, says acting chief John Ducker.

Science, not politics, will decide the fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Tuesday. Harper said the $6-billion project proposed by Enbridge is "vital" to Canada and B.C.

TODAY Lunchtime Concerts in the Square at Centennial Square, noon-1 p.m. For more information, go online to victoria.ca/cityvibe. Today: Terry Brennan.