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Victoria’s Jeanne Socrates in homestretch as she sails into the history books

Victoria’s Jeanne Socrates in homestretch as she sails into the history books

Around-the-world sailor Jeanne Socrates achieved a major milestone last week, crossing the equator as she continued her quest to reach Victoria. Socrates, who is likely to be celebrating her 77th birthday on Aug. 17 at sea, left Victoria Oct.
Loui Eriksson’s agent claims his client’s comments have been blown out of proportion

Loui Eriksson’s agent claims his client’s comments have been blown out of proportion

Loui Eriksson has been a lightning rod for criticism from Canucks fans, which has only been magnified by comments Eriksson made in Sweden this off-season . Speaking with HockeySverige, Eriksson said, “The coach and I don’t really get on 100 per cent.
UPDATED: 33-year-old Squamish man dies Sunday on the Stawamus Chief

UPDATED: 33-year-old Squamish man dies Sunday on the Stawamus Chief

This is the second rock climber to die on the Chief in the last six weeks
Expanded support to help youth from care attend university still falling short

Expanded support to help youth from care attend university still falling short

Inadequate support, limited awareness and eligibility restrictions have meant most youth from care aren’t benefiting from expanded initiatives
This new research program aims to help people in Vancouver’s DTES get jobs

This new research program aims to help people in Vancouver’s DTES get jobs

A new research program aims to help people with mental health and addictions issues in the Downtown Eastside find and keep jobs.
B.C. Ferries sailing delayed by medical emergency

B.C. Ferries sailing delayed by medical emergency

B.C. Ferries sailings out of Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen will be about an hour behind schedule Saturday, after a medical emergency on board forced the 11 a.m. departure from Victoria to return to the dock.
Yes, Olli Juolevi is still a top prospect for the Canucks

Yes, Olli Juolevi is still a top prospect for the Canucks

When Sami Salo was the same age as Olli Juolevi is now, he hadn’t even been drafted yet. That may sound crazy, but Salo wasn’t drafted until he was 21 and just a few months shy of 22.
B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

B.C. businesses paying $5B in extra taxes since 2013

New Business Council of BC research finds businesses in the province are paying nearly $5 billion more per year in taxes than they were in 2013
Harbour seal bumps kayak, sends man into water (VIDEO)

Harbour seal bumps kayak, sends man into water (VIDEO)

A kayaker got a little wetter than expected while out on a recent trip in Port Moody, when a playful harbour seal bumped the boat and sent it tipping into the water.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of B.C.

The quake hit 171 kilometres west of Port Hardy Friday night
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