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Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Two years later, neighbours recall deadly gun battle outside Saanich bank

Brothers Mathew and Isaac Auchterlonie, both 22 and each carrying a legally purchased SKS semi-automatic rifle, entered the bank and held 22 customers and staff inside.
'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

'I'm willing to risk my life': Police officer recounts response to Saanich bank shooting

Ahead of the two-year anniversary of a fatal shootout outside a Saanich bank, the police officer who helped lead the response recounts the day — and the recovery.
World's largest hockey stick is going small

World's largest hockey stick is going small

The stick, fashioned from Douglas fir and made for Expo 86, is 62.5 metres long, weighs 28 tonnes and earned the Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest hockey stick in 2008.
qathet School District jazz band impresses audience in Sechelt

qathet School District jazz band impresses audience in Sechelt

Student ensemble played on outdoor stage at a lower coast jazz festival in June
City of Powell River council issues apartment approvals

City of Powell River council issues apartment approvals

Councillors voted unanimously for two permits for complex at Franklin and Alberta Avenues
Powell River Airport update provided at city council meeting

Powell River Airport update provided at city council meeting

Transportation manager indicates paving project has been on time and on budget
Optimistic, but aware: wet weather easing Fort Nelson, B.C., fire fears

Optimistic, but aware: wet weather easing Fort Nelson, B.C., fire fears

FORT NELSON — The mayor of Fort Nelson, B.C., says the community is feeling more comfortable after a week of wet weather and a downgraded drought threat, but that doesn't mean they're blind to the risk of wildfires that still exists in the region.
Culprits caught on video as Pride crosswalk vandalized twice in Langford

Culprits caught on video as Pride crosswalk vandalized twice in Langford

The Pride crosswalk in front of Spencer Middle School in Langford has been vandalized again — but this time police have videos of the culprits.
qathet School District principal Shannon Behan moves to new role

qathet School District principal Shannon Behan moves to new role

Westview Elementary School principal stepping into new position as president of Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association
Charges laid in Nanaimo crash that killed 24-year-old

Charges laid in Nanaimo crash that killed 24-year-old

Reid Davidson, 24, died last July after his Toyota Yaris was struck by a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway.