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Catch up on Victoria.

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

May 27, 2025

VicPD officer misused authority, hearing rules

Octogenarian cyclist dies in TCH crash. New soccer academy. New women's transition facility. New hockey coach.

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May 26, 2025

900 little local libraries

Seeing sailboats. Safety first, for Ironmen and hummingbirds. Municipal agendas this week.

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May 25, 2025

Mayfair owner trying to create new retail empire

Weekly roundup. Dallas Beach fire. June events preview. Major crash.

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May 24, 2025

New Royal Roads campus to honour John Horgan

Swiftsure sets sail this weekend. Awakening Chinatown brings cultural celebration to Fisgard.

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May 23, 2025

Oak Bay gets housing orders

This little old cellphone went to market

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May 22, 2025

Langford revising OCP for first time in 17 years

CRD sign MOU with Tsawout First Nation. LifeLabs strike ends.

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May 21, 2025

Westshore RCMP find missing man's remains

It's now 3 whales washed up on Island shores

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May 20, 2025

Lions return to town

New e-scooter program. Canada Post strike. 573 US doctors interested in moving to BC.

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May 19, 2025

It's parade day

Fun with 80,000 friends. Biggest Nanaimo bar. Local tech could cut clinic wait times. Visiting ships. Biden cancer. Ostrich cull.

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May 18, 2025

Your local farmers market guide

Past week's biggest stories. Long weekend events. Springtime photos.

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May 17, 2025

Inquest into UVic student's death reports

Highland Games turn 162 today. Long weekend events. Fire crews go east. New leads in teacher investigation

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May 16, 2025

Toxic death numbers fall

BC Ferries ready for big summer season

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May 15, 2025

Two Island universities being audited, facing deficits

Local MP gets position with Carney's cabinet. Langford vying to host a 2026 World Cup team. Mini-goat rescue.

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May 14, 2025

SD61 teacher charged with sexual exploitation

Clipper cutting some Vic-Seattle sailings

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May 13, 2025

Locals petitioning to save downtown multiplexes

Walking School Bus program gets provincial backing. Victoria Grizzlies end their season in third round of playoffs.

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May 12, 2025

1,229 lost money with local broker

Class action proposed. Best iced matcha in Victoria. Pink ship off coast.

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May 11, 2025

Mother's Day stories

What can provinces do about tariffs? Old Town hotel sent back. Bank robbery charges.

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May 10, 2025

Victoria Bird Week begins

Mother's Day brunch specials. No cannabis bylaw change. Garden sales today.

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May 9, 2025

Downtown movie theatre up for sale

Tree controversy growing in Oak Bay

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May 8, 2025

Rifflandia releases lineup

Langford writer and business owner loses battle with cancer. Esquimalt Buccaneer Days kicks off today.

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May 7, 2025

The Y finds a new home

Coho cancels sailings and we have Mother's Day options

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May 6, 2025

Fundraiser for missing man's family

Fire by Sooke marks wildfire season start. 2,900 rubber ducks. NDP picks interim leader.

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May 5, 2025

Authentic Mexican food in Victoria

How your lawn can help local pollinators. Cinco de Mayo events. Offshore ships. Bike lane birthday.

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May 4, 2025

What keeps Canada democratic—and independent?

Craft beer downturn. Mother's Day event preview. Sightseeing buses sold. Weekend events.

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