Catch up on Victoria.
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April 10, 2025
18 days from the election
Greens' deputy leader gets nine days back
Read the edition →April 9, 2025
BC's most economically resilient cities are on the Island
CRD and WSANEC nations sign MOU, new J Pod orca calf spotted, Island Health to post ER wait times online.
Read the edition →April 8, 2025
One step closer to amalgamation
12 new restaurants in Victoria. Island town offers freebies to lure doctors.
Read the edition →April 7, 2025
Our swamps are carbon all-stars, study says
Our swamps are carbon all-stars, study says. 8 food tours to try. Mayfair owner wants to buy Bays.
Read the edition →April 6, 2025
Ex-councillor wins byelection
Taxi driver wins $1M lottery. 1K locals rally. 6 under-the-radar cafes. What's on this week.
Read the edition →April 5, 2025
Rally at the legislature today
in opposition to US tariffs. Byelection vote today in Esquimalt. Vic OCP takes next step. Hockey series win.
Read the edition →April 4, 2025
Report into UVic student's death makes 18 recommendations
Plus, sea stars’ decimated population may have a chance, and BC's Jim Pattison is Canada's 5th richest person
Read the edition →April 3, 2025
Neighbourhood upset over development
Fundraiser today for Langford couple dealing with terminal diagnosis. Canada exempt from US tariffs, but still at risk of recession.
Read the edition →April 2, 2025
Tesla target victim makes key point
Relief at the pumps; and maybe a bigger Canada Day bash
Read the edition →April 1, 2025
Bus fares going up today
Gas prices could go down. More King Charles III medals for Islanders. Cold dips for charity.
Read the edition →March 31, 2025
Big local wins in arts & sports
Major arts & sports successes. Canada's biggest Nanaimo bar. Spiderweb birds' nest.
Read the edition →March 30, 2025
Locals up for Junos
The best burgers in Vic. Galloping Goose construction. Eby speaks on US.
Read the edition →March 29, 2025
Vic Uber drivers could make history
2 tax strategies: Sooke vs Langford. Patient in hospital hallway. Eby changes contentious bill.
Read the edition →March 28, 2025
Province pushes active transportation
Why a paving job isn't 'humming' along. $7M for more childcare. VIU pres resigns.
Read the edition →March 27, 2025
Phillips Backyard artists revealed
Meet local authors this weekend. Your rainbow photos. No Frills to move into Public Market space.
Read the edition →March 26, 2025
View Royal program an Island first
Orca optimism for Brave Little Hunter. New calf descended from last captured whale. Sidney bank robbery.
Read the edition →March 25, 2025
Too many oysters will cost you
Vacationer fined. Ex-masseur gets 2 years for sexual assault. Coho ferry company apologizes for Canadian flag gaffe.
Read the edition →March 24, 2025
Election has begun
Island's federal influence could shift. May's role changes. Very warm tomorrow but rainy today.
Read the edition →March 23, 2025
Missing since 1991
Best sushi in town. Royals win BC division. Ferry medical incident.
Read the edition →March 22, 2025
Victoria's sports history recognized
Municipalities must budget for 911 dispatch costs. Weekend events. Local food banks get rejected US produce. Bay to close 74 stores.
Read the edition →March 21, 2025
Grocery store to replace Vic Public Market
Food, fares to go up in price on BC Ferries; Travel from here to US is down
Read the edition →March 20, 2025
UVic scores funding for big project on little rocks
The best food deals in town, bus fares to rise for first time in 15 years, Saanich isn't reaching climate goals.
Read the edition →March 19, 2025
Langford man not criminally responsible for mother's death
A homelessness strategy; and Island music hits HBO
Read the edition →March 18, 2025
Island drug deaths trend downward
The Empress hires first-ever woman executive chef; BC Hydro raises rates.
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