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June 20, 2025

50 years ago, a movie changed the way we go swimming

Summer music fests have started; heat dome blamed for dearth of orca sightings

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June 19, 2025

Terminal Langford girl to lose provincial funding for treatment

Saanich shelter expansion denied BC Housing support. Mayfair Mall owner puts $6M toward 3 HBC leases.

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June 18, 2025

Photo challenge could reveal mountain changes

Langford construction boss found guilty again

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June 17, 2025

Victoria's plan for community safety

Langford to fund new clinic, addressing doctor shortage. Better busking system for performers.

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June 16, 2025

The best patios in Greater Victoria

Overdose prevention sites planned for Island hospitals. A ship's 30th birthday. Minister pursuing future BC shipbuilding.

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June 15, 2025

Fatherhood on the Island

Where's the Race 2 Alaska? Adult breaks leg on kids' slide. Elder abuse rising, BC Advocate says.

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June 14, 2025

Father's Day events in Victoria this weekend

Church's ex-priest sentenced for 2022 arson. Block party, barn dance, FernFest, Jane Austen costume walk, & more weekend events.

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June 13, 2025

Mayor apologizes to North Park residents about Dowler Place

BC Ferries hits rough water for going with China

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June 12, 2025

Bridging the Goose gap between Westshore and Saanich

Victoria's Canada Day lineup announced. New pickleball courts coming to Colwood. Rec centre upgrades approved.

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June 11, 2025

BC Ferries' ships to be built in China

Saanich family helps put LA child groomer behind bars

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June 10, 2025

The worst intersections in Greater Victoria

The 7 candidates of Sooke's byelection. Kimberly Proctor murderer denied full parole.

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June 9, 2025

World record set in Saanich

Small Island wildfire. Truck hits ferry ramp. A cruise ship with a race track.

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June 8, 2025

American doctors wanted

BC's healthcare recruitment plan. New restaurant roundup This week's top stories.

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June 7, 2025

Mapping Canada's kelp forests

Tea Party returns to Oak Bay. New orca protections. Blasphemy bylaw. Weekend events.

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June 6, 2025

Orcas in virtual reality and it's batter up at RAP

Break-in at historic church, man-made island in Coles Bay, and hotel versus marmot

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June 5, 2025

25 years of Sooke

VicPD recovers $80K in crypto stolen from local senior. Flying rocks at Langford construction site worries neighbours.

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June 4, 2025

North Saanich author's powerful story emerges

Gender wage gap still a chasm in BC

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June 3, 2025

2,800 homes coming to Royal Bay

Artist replaces mammoth statues on Colwood beach. Victoria councillors want to prioritize downtown movie theatres.

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June 2, 2025

What to do this month

New limits on Airbnbs begin today. Aurora sightings again. 90 years on the lawn.

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June 1, 2025

Bike week rides again

10 new places to eat. Week's top stories. Min. wage bump. Free bus rides.

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May 31, 2025

John Lennon's old car is at the RBCM

Floyd's Diner is on the move again; and a bachelor party goes badly

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May 30, 2025

Province puts Langford on housing targets list

Ocean Week a few waves away, and another reminder about hiking safety

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May 29, 2025

New cancer treatment at Jubilee extending lives

Cougar sightings on the rise. Langford Station to host more summer events.

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May 28, 2025

Local leaders against Bill 15

Victoria's Honourary Citizen Awards nominations open. Hot weather and low tides today.

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