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UVic scientists answer call to study Antarctic, partner with Spanish group

UVic scientists answer call to study Antarctic, partner with Spanish group

Three hundred scientists in 25 countries recently called for an “urgent expansion” of observation in Antarctic
Pair in peril didn’t know it, but phone sent distress signal

Pair in peril didn’t know it, but phone sent distress signal

The phone’s satellite-linked emergency alert system fired off latitude and longitude co-ordinates of the accident scene, allowing searchers to get there in a little more than one hour
B.C. man killed by snowplow remembered as 'kindest, most loving' father

B.C. man killed by snowplow remembered as 'kindest, most loving' father

Anthony Hetzel, 31, leaves behind a wife and a young son after being tragically struck and killed by the driver of a snowplow.
Housing Squamish applies for grant to build affordable housing project

Housing Squamish applies for grant to build affordable housing project

Executive director hopes to hear back about grant in 2 to 3 months, which would support pre-development work for project at 39900 Government Rd.
Donor gives North Shore Rescue life-saving avalanche gear

Donor gives North Shore Rescue life-saving avalanche gear

Team leader Mike Danks says getting the high-tech piece of equipment for each member of the team is a 'massive relief'
Adrian Raeside cartoon: A pet makes its views known at a custody hearing

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A pet makes its views known at a custody hearing

Oak Bay man invents quieter pickleball paddle

Oak Bay man invents quieter pickleball paddle

The OWL paddle is certified by USA Pickleball in the association’s quiet category and proven to reduce noise by 50 per cent.
Editorial: The one human condition behind most of our social issues

Editorial: The one human condition behind most of our social issues

There are now decades of peer-reviewed studies and stacks of books to show the devastating effects of loneliness on individuals and societies,
Marine rescue team plucks bunny from boat in iced-over East Sooke cove

Marine rescue team plucks bunny from boat in iced-over East Sooke cove

The owner had left the rabbit behind on the cruiser moored in Anderson Cove, then became stuck in the ice
B.C. nurse who 'used unreasonable force' reprimanded

B.C. nurse who 'used unreasonable force' reprimanded

The nurse's conduct "did not foster an environment that respects patient dignity," college finds.