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Monday, January 22, 2024

23 and pregnant

Victoria woman awarded over $1m in damages following rear-end collision.

Satellite saviour

Cellphone crash alert helps rescue crews locate 2 people in Nanoose Bay.

Two incidents

Catalyst mill in Crofton fined $25,500 for discharging waste water into ocean.

Where rubber meets road

Testers find tire toxin lethal to salmon in coho-bearing Saanich stream.

5 steps to the bedroom of your dreams

How to set the scene for a good night's sleep

In today’s busy world, with competing responsibilities and 24/7 connectivity, shutting down for a good night’s sleep can be difficult. After all, with smart phones often doubling alarm clocks, the world and its distractions are as close as our bedside table!

So how do you shut out the “noise”? Beyond tips like shutting off the electronics well before bedtime, there's a lot to be said for creating a space you love settling in to.

The specifics of what that looks like will vary with your style and preferences, but here are five ways to get started.

Cleanup continues

Port Alice pulp mill site stabilization could be completed by March.

To tackle poverty

NDP MPs raise idea of guaranteed livable income with Nanaimo residents.

For picking up the slack

Parksville councillor wants fire department compensated for medical calls.

Western Canada’s biggest sale & showcase returns Jan. 31 to Feb. 4

61st Vancouver International Boat Show is ready to make waves

The maritime event of the year charts a course for Vancouver Jan. 31 to Feb. 4.

Western Canada's largest exhibition and sale of boats, accessories and marine products, the 61st Vancouver International Boat Show promises an unforgettable experience for boat enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

From motorboats to luxury yachts, attendees can explore a vast array of options and learning opportunities, and set sail on their nautical dreams. The event is not only about vessels but is also the perfect time to capture sales on cutting-edge accessories, services and related products, including paddleboards, jet skis and more.

Read the full story and plan your visit here.

Fresh veggies

Good Food Box program expanding into a trio of remote Island communities.

Upgrading an icon

Port Alberni’s lighthouse getting a sprucing-up thanks in part to donation.

Crossing

Art shares transformative journeys of Asian immigrants.

30 for 32

Chemainus Theatre unveils show lineup for 30th anniversary season, 2 years later than intended.

Drop the puck

WATCH: Victoria celebrates Hockey Day in Canada lead-up to Saturday’s main event.

Cold, hard truth

WOLF: No one should sleep outside in bone-chilling temperatures.

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