Stop, hang up, and verify. Those are the three actions Sgt. Sunny Grewal wants seniors to take if they receive a phone call from someone they don’t know who tells them a loved one is hurt, their banks accounts have been compromised, and that they need to share personal information or send money. “Do not […]
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Grief could be comparable to a rainbow. It comes in a storm, or out of blue sky. Sometimes it’s there without being seen, and other times blooms in bright hues. The colours arcing overhead are a happy reminder for the late Lexi Townsin’s family. When rainbows fill the skies over Victoria, dad Troy Townsin sees
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For many guardians, walks are meant to be a bonding ritual—fresh air, exercise, and a chance to explore the world together. But if your dog barks, growls, or lunges when seeing other dogs, people, or bikes, those outings can quickly turn stressful. This behavior is commonly known as leash reactivity, and while it can feel
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A Greater Victoria professor says the province is making a mistake with the permanent switch to daylight saving time. The clocks spring ahead one final time in B.C. March 8. The provincial government announced the move March 3, saying it will improve people’s overall health, reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling and provide an extra
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The Ridge Meadows RCMP impounded a sports car that had been clocked doing 170 km/h on the Golden Ears Bridge by a police helicopter. The speed limit on the bridge is 80 km/h zone, so the driver was doing 90 km/h over the limit. The yellow Corvette was then found doing 120 km/h on Dewdney
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