Carla Wilson
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Biz/Vancouver Island reporter@timescolonist,com
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Deportation order backed up in Federal Court: www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...
Man in Sooke Harbour House legal dispute loses bid to overturn deportation order
Timothy Craig Durkin, who was ordered in 2020 to pay $4 million in damages to the former owners of Sooke Harbour House, had sought a judicial review of the deportation order
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February 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Deportation order backed up in Federal Court: www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...
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Hey Victorians & Islanders, come on down Wed Feb 26 to the 2nd event in Peers Victoria's speaker series on the #toxicdrugcrisis . This one's on interventions and evidence - & why we don't use the evidence even when we've got it. First Met church, 932 Balmoral. Free. I'm the MC - see you there!
February 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Hey Victorians & Islanders, come on down Wed Feb 26 to the 2nd event in Peers Victoria's speaker series on the #toxicdrugcrisis . This one's on interventions and evidence - & why we don't use the evidence even when we've got it. First Met church, 932 Balmoral. Free. I'm the MC - see you there!
Good to see....https://www.timescolonist.com/business/predatory-sales-unfair-contract-terms-a-focus-of-bcs-new-consumer-protection-laws-10286409
Predatory sales, unfair contract terms a focus of B.C.'s new consumer protection laws
The changes, if approved, would require businesses to provide important contract terms up front.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Good to see....https://www.timescolonist.com/business/predatory-sales-unfair-contract-terms-a-focus-of-bcs-new-consumer-protection-laws-10286409
Thinking of B.C. Ferries...https://www.marinelink.com/news/brittany-ferries-vessel-gets-worlds-522512
February 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Thinking of B.C. Ferries...https://www.marinelink.com/news/brittany-ferries-vessel-gets-worlds-522512
Langford's dream flattened ...https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/living-in-a-war-zone-neighbours-in-limbo-as-langford-tower-development-scrapped-10259257
‘Living in a war zone’: Neighbours in limbo as Langford tower development scrapped
A plan for two towers was hailed as a new beginning for Langford’s downtown in 2021. Four years later, the project has skidded to a halt
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February 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Langford's dream flattened ...https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/living-in-a-war-zone-neighbours-in-limbo-as-langford-tower-development-scrapped-10259257
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Programming note: If you live on Vancouver Island, I’ll be doing a slideshow and Q&A about my year travelling the world on April 2nd at the Victoria Curling Club.
The two Vancouver shows sold out quickly, so grab a ticket early if you’re interested!
www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-mce...
The two Vancouver shows sold out quickly, so grab a ticket early if you’re interested!
www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-mce...
Justin McElroy's Terrific Travel Slide Show (Victoria edition!)
Eventbrite - Justin McElroy's Terrific Travel Slide Show (Victoria edition!) - Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Victoria Curling Club, Victoria, BC. Find event and ticket information.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Programming note: If you live on Vancouver Island, I’ll be doing a slideshow and Q&A about my year travelling the world on April 2nd at the Victoria Curling Club.
The two Vancouver shows sold out quickly, so grab a ticket early if you’re interested!
www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-mce...
The two Vancouver shows sold out quickly, so grab a ticket early if you’re interested!
www.eventbrite.com/e/justin-mce...
Fred Parsons who found joy in helping others was enjoying an outing with friends in park when he was attacked by strangers...https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/two-men-found-guilty-in-death-in-nanaimo-park-sentenced-to-eight-years-10257775
Two men found guilty in death in Nanaimo park sentenced to eight years
Aiden Bell and Mark Jayden Harrison engaged in “utterly brainless and lethal thuggery” in Fred Parsons’ death and present an “enduring danger” to the public, the judge said
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February 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Fred Parsons who found joy in helping others was enjoying an outing with friends in park when he was attacked by strangers...https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/two-men-found-guilty-in-death-in-nanaimo-park-sentenced-to-eight-years-10257775
Carol Bellringer, former B.C. Auditor General, has been appointed deputy ferries commissioner for the B.C. Ferry Commission with a six-year term. The independent office is expected to issue a decision shortly on the company's application to order five new major vessels.
February 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Carol Bellringer, former B.C. Auditor General, has been appointed deputy ferries commissioner for the B.C. Ferry Commission with a six-year term. The independent office is expected to issue a decision shortly on the company's application to order five new major vessels.
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NEW - Former BC United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick is calling on Kevin Falcon to step down as leader, saying he’s standing in the way of the party’s ability to pay its debts and begin rebuilding: “Falcon betrayed our party and its candidates,” when he withdrew from election.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
February 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NEW - Former BC United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick is calling on Kevin Falcon to step down as leader, saying he’s standing in the way of the party’s ability to pay its debts and begin rebuilding: “Falcon betrayed our party and its candidates,” when he withdrew from election.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
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