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November 13, 2025

Steve Duffy, long-time Victoria radio personality, dies

Fresh Air Museum opens on Government. Eddie Bauer's Cowichan sweater knock-offs upset First Nation. No sick notes needed, says BC government.

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November 12, 2025

$6M for Royal Athletic Park updates

Another humpback found dead in Island waters. Black bear spotted in Saanich. Victoria changes its affordable rent bylaw to lure more developers.

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November 9, 2025

Remembrance Day events happening this Tuesday

Weekly roundup. Rental prices cooling in BC. Wesley Ridge Fire declared out.

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November 7, 2025

Council says no to consumption site cessation

City ponders ways to reduce tax hike, and Saanich adds winter warming centres

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November 6, 2025

November events in Greater Victoria

Tips to prevent falling this rainy season. One-third of BC teens have tried vaping. Forever chemicals found in BC sea otters.

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November 5, 2025

Hand, foot, and mouth disease detected, says SD62

November's event schedule and hockey stuff stolen

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November 4, 2025

257 Islanders killed by toxic drugs so far this year

J-Pod calf presumed dead. Cap Daily readers comment on Blue Jays' playoff run.

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November 2, 2025

Caribbean Hub dances for hurricane relief

Weekly roundup and zombie worms

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October 31, 2025

An evening of vampires and umpires

And some scary Halloween reading

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October 30, 2025

New Victoria park honours survivors of Japanese internment

New process for primary and urgent care centre patients. James Bay gas station showing signs it may (finally) open.

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October 29, 2025

Change coming to Esquimalt council

Have no fear, Halloween event listings are here

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October 28, 2025

It's fun to swim at the YMCA

Victoria to take over the downtown pool building. BCGEU reaches tentative deal with province, liquor stores begin opening up.

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October 26, 2025

New mural brings colour to Esquimalt condo

Weekly roundup. New downtown development breaks ground. RBCM seeks fourth CEO in five years.

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October 24, 2025

VicPD bringing back retired officers

Local business owner charged with sexual assault

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October 23, 2025

Hundreds protest to protect Goldstream

New plan for Panama Flats. Oak Bay Rec turns 50.

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October 22, 2025

Iconic downtown totem pole heads home

New housing for veterans and seniors opens in Saanich. BC employers must offer medical leave.

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October 21, 2025

Dogs shot in Sooke

More bad news for the BC Conservatives

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October 19, 2025

That ship has sailed

The weekly roundup and the latest from writer Jean Paetkau

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October 17, 2025

Gov't workers' strike escalates (again)

The fall colours are amazing (again)

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October 16, 2025

PA system hacked at YYJ

UVic develops ground-breaking microscope technology. Witnesses say a child was nearly abducted near Quadra Village.

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October 15, 2025

Orca numbers treading water

Tiny Town to close

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October 12, 2025

200+ Islanders killed by toxic drugs

Weekly roundup. Best brunch spots in Victoria. Gunshots heard in Oak Bay.

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October 10, 2025

World Mental Health Day

Good news at UVic. Westshore dog hits the highway.

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October 9, 2025

BCGEU strike hits remaining provincial liquor stores

BC tables law to allow province to sue vape companies. Study finds Victorians to be the most anxious people in Canada.

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