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Police officer, in coma since 1987 crash, dies in hospital

Police officer, in coma since 1987 crash, dies in hospital

It was a routine call that would change his life. Victoria police Const. Ian Jordan was responding to reports of a break-in on Sept. 22, 1987 when his police cruiser slammed into another responding unit.
Update: Four players to be remembered together

Update: Four players to be remembered together

Service to be held at Rogers Place
On Equal Pay Day advocates say wage transparency can level the field

On Equal Pay Day advocates say wage transparency can level the field

April 10 is Equal Pay Day in Canada and represents how far into this calendar year women must work to earn what men did last year. According to a 2017 report from Statistics Canada , women earned 87 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2015.
Two Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

Two Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

Two people were arrested on various theft charges after a routine traffic stop last night. Just before 7:00 p.m., the owner of a stolen truck called Police and told them he was following the truck in the downtown area.
Winter Spring

Winter Spring

Muriel and Tom Anderson walk downtown as snow falls on Nelson Street in Virden in the afternoon of April 11. Are they upset about winter in the springtime? “No, not really,” they respond in unison. But more snow? “It’s not going to stay,” Tom quips.
Police searching for missing 20-year-old man

Police searching for missing 20-year-old man

Vancouver police are asking for the public’s help in finding 20-year-old Andrew Erik Jutte. Jutte was last seen on September 27, 2017, on East 15th Avenue and Main Street.
Site Preparation for Wellview Clubhouse

Site Preparation for Wellview Clubhouse

Just three months after Virden’s Wellview Golf Club unveiled plans to rebuild their clubhouse, destroyed by fire last May, there are signs construction will soon begin.
Showbiz - Community Theatre on Aud Stage

Showbiz - Community Theatre on Aud Stage

Arlene’s Beauty World - cast plays it to the hilt
"I wonder whatever happened to my gun"

"I wonder whatever happened to my gun"

She Had a Gun Until recently, this was confidential information. I signed an oath of confidentiality in the '50s and have taken it seriously for six decades.
Canadian rig activity above expectations in first quarter: GMP FirstEnergy

Canadian rig activity above expectations in first quarter: GMP FirstEnergy

Recent Canadian drilling activity has been higher than expected, but even with an improved outlook for oil pricing, analysts aren’t anticipating a surge.
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