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Fast, bright and gone in seconds: a meteor hurtles over CRD
Astronomers speculate it likely broke up into pieces in northern Oregon or southern Washington.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 28, 2026·2 min
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Cop out: former VicPD chief Del Manak not running for mayor
Manak is one of several potential candidates for local office who are now making the call on whether to run.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, April 14, 2026·3 min
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10 years in crisis: BC’s opioid public health emergency enters new decade
Mourning events are taking place across Greater Victoria to mark the 10-year toxic drug crisis.
Robyn Bell·Monday, April 13, 2026·4 min
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Sea Vancouver Like Never Before
A tour of Vancouver’s waterways showcases what makes the West Coast city one of the most beautiful in the world.
Prince of Whales·Wednesday, April 8, 2026·3 min
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Nature cleanups: good for the forest, great for your brain
It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.
Mark Brennae·Monday, April 6, 2026·2 min
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BC Ferries cancels sailings, adds others in Easter ship crunch
“We know this is not the level of service people expect from us,” said BC Ferries president Nicolas Jimenez.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, April 2, 2026·2 min
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BC craft beer makers welcome federal tax break
The federal government has extended the cap on annual alcohol excise tax increases, meaning companies that produce beer, wine, and spirits will pay 2% instead of a higher rate in line with inflation.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 31, 2026·3 min
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Events happening in Greater Victoria this April
Easter kicks our events listings off like a good egg!
Emily Edwards·Monday, March 30, 2026·20 min
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BCGEU asks province to allow members to work from home to avoid elevated gas prices
Regular gas was priced at around $2.06 per litre at most Victoria stations yesterday, and a penny or two cheaper elsewhere in the area
Mark Brennae·Monday, March 30, 2026·2 min
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After 2+ years, VicPD pulls traffic support from weekly Palestinian march—protesters vow to march on
Effective April 4, VicPD will no longer provide traffic control or related police resources for the street portion of the demonstration, the police service announced yesterday.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, March 24, 2026·4 min
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Conflict in the Middle East underlines trend to shift away from fossil fuels, says climate change expert
As gas prices rise across the Island, experts say relying on a fossil-fuel economy is becoming increasingly risky.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Sunday, March 22, 2026·4 min
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Iconic Hermann’s Jazz Club to close next month
The jazz club, housed in a city-owned building, will be ending its lease May 1.
Robyn Bell·Friday, March 20, 2026·3 min
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UVic-led study highlights the species hit hardest by the 2021 heat dome
Nearly all Bay mussels in BC were killed off during the weeklong event, but sea lettuce thrived.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, March 15, 2026·3 min
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A fungus that could wipe out Island bat colonies detected in Metro Vancouver
White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations throughout North America—and it's inching closer to the Island.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, March 10, 2026·3 min
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3 big events announced for Victoria in 2026
From music and food to FIFA World Cup viewings, the warmer weather will bring some fun to the capital city.
Robyn Bell·Monday, March 9, 2026·3 min
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Warning labels on alcohol could reduce cancer rates, says UVic study
Researchers examined how different alcohol policies could reduce drinking and its related health risks.
Robyn Bell·Friday, March 6, 2026·3 min
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Saanich mayor condemns vandalism at PKOLS Mount Douglas Park
“We want people to continue to be able to exercise their dogs, but the alternative may be to have dogs on-leash only, which nobody wants.” — Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock
Mark Brennae, Local Journalism Initiative·Friday, March 6, 2026·3 min
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In search of friends? LampPost Social wants to hang with you
The local event group is helping to build community in Greater Victoria.
Robyn Bell·Monday, March 2, 2026·5 min
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Could shifting gears from forestry to tourism become a big BC payoff?
With over 400 Indigenous tourism-related businesses open in 2023 supporting 9,962 jobs, First Nations may be just “scratching the surface” of an industry filled with opportunity.
Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative, Ha-Shilth-Sa·Monday, March 2, 2026·8 min
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A Year of Coastal Forest Wonder
Some memberships collect dust; this one collects views.
Malahat Skywalk·Sunday, March 1, 2026·2 min
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Daylight saving time to become permanent in BC
This Sunday will mark the last daylight saving time change in BC.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, March 1, 2026·3 min
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Events happening in Greater Victoria this March
Whether you're drawn to the dance floor, the concert hall, or a cozy seat at a local venue with a drink in hand, March in Victoria makes it easy to say yes to something new.
Emily Edwards·Friday, February 27, 2026·23 min
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2 Central Saanich dads just made summer camp planning a lot less painful
Co-founder Craig Frew says he thinks he speaks for many parents when he says it’s difficult to put together a summer plan for their kids because there's no centralized place to compare the myriad options.
Mark Brennae, Local Journalism Initiative·Wednesday, February 25, 2026·4 min
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343 Islanders killed by toxic drugs in 2025, lowest death toll in years
BC saw 1,826 drug-related deaths last year—nearly 500 fewer than the previous year.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, February 19, 2026·4 min