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Catch up on Victoria.

Missed a morning? Find the stories, events, and useful local intel from recent editions, newest first.

July 16, 2025

Welcome to an Eagle and some orcas

It's a batty time of year

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July 15, 2025

Victoria streets set to slow

Day parole revoked for Kelly Ellard. Herb Haldane wins Sooke byelection.

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July 13, 2025

Island Health cleaning up with gown program

Retirement home seen as likely source of Bowker Creek spill

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July 11, 2025

Draft Quadra-McKenzie Plan a go in Saanich

Police departments are busy with bad street behaviour

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July 10, 2025

Victoria Uber drivers first in Canada to unionize

Roundhouse development approved. Grace Lore shares update on cancer treatment. 229 impaired drivers in Saanich so far this year.

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July 9, 2025

$7K in fines for illegal taxis at Ogden Point

Essential Indigenous midwife service closes after funding pulled.

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July 8, 2025

Feds say BC Ferries' contract with Chinese company to be reviewed

No issues with escalator involved in fatal fall. Mid-Island shipbreaking operation loses Crown lease. Dry weather on Island in June leads to increased wildfire risk.

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July 7, 2025

Victoria pursuing rental e-bikes

Teen dies after cliff jump. Cougar targets alpacas. Missing for 23 years.

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July 6, 2025

Pride today: Where & when

Week's top stories. Summer water safety. 6 cideries to check out. Humpback family tree.

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July 5, 2025

Why do orcas share their food with humans?

Weekend events. A roadmap to returning stolen items to BC First Nations. Esquimalt mayor resigns from police board.

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July 4, 2025

Island Health introduces hospital wait time tracker

Langford has a new OCP

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July 3, 2025

Events happening this month

Victoria to spend $10M implementing community safety plan. BC Hydro impersonation scam surged in May. Stranger found in Oak Bay kitchen.

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July 2, 2025

Order of Canada just appointed these locals

Rifflandia at the museum. Grizzlies here to stay. Fireworks photo. Roommate stabbing trial.

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July 1, 2025

Celebrating Canada Day in Victoria

Man arrested for assault on BC Ferries. No damaged EVs on ferries says Transport Canada.

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June 30, 2025

Drag me out to the ball game

Pride Week & Canada Day kick off. Another loose snake. Gulf Islands get internet.

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June 29, 2025

Victoria's hottest day

Busy weekend. Crab day. Week recap. Bat bite. Office explosive.

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June 28, 2025

New e-buses are on the way

Where are the orcas? Triathlon cut over safety costs. Otter eating crayfish.

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June 27, 2025

Saanich AAP in numbers test

Court rejects Fairy Creek class-action bid; New ads draw attention

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June 26, 2025

102 Islanders killed by toxic drug deaths in 2025

Measles hits Victoria. No swimming at Willows Beach.

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June 25, 2025

Belleville ferry terminal construction moves forward

BC gives municipalities a wider berth for taking out loans

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June 24, 2025

Panama Flats plan on the horizon

Victoria looks at more recycling; Langford fires up the scooters

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June 23, 2025

6 new places to eat in Victoria

Coupons for farmers. Local cancer-research startup wins $10K. Strawberry moon shots.

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June 22, 2025

Free parks this summer

Top 9 stories. West Coast Trail troubles. Armed robbery... or not. Lost & found carving.

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June 21, 2025

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples' Day

New region-wide transit service. Added protections for Saanich renters. Weekend events. What to do with Texada's Grizzly.

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