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Hotel group buys historic site on Victoria's Inner Harbour
10+ hour, 34+ min ago (292+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Two prominent waterfront inns in Victoria have secured long-term control of their historic site after purchasing a key stretch of harbourfront land. The purchase marks a significant shift for the properties, which have operated under a…...
Behind Bars: Esquimalt's Saxe Point Pub turns a dream into reality
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1248+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 Demian Merino was 16 when he first had the dream of opening his own pub. Now 53, the experienced industry pro is reflecting on 18 months as the owner and publican at the thriving Saxe Point Public House and…...
RCMP seek public's help in Cowichan stabbing investigation
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) Published 9: 30 am Friday, February 6, 2026 Police are investigating the stabbing of a 21-year-old man on Nov. 22 in the area of Somenos Road roundabout near the Canco gas station. Calvin Dyer, the father of the victim, said three young people who appeared…...
B. C. woman found dead on Australian beach surrounded by dingo pack
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (252+ words) Published 10: 15 am Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Piper James, a Campbell River resident was found deceased on a Australian beach Jan. 19, 2026. A woman found deceased in Australia on Jan. 19 has been confirmed as being from Campbell River. On social media, those who knew…...