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Catch up on Victoria.

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

March 17, 2025

UVic wins national championship

Pickleball saga update. St. Patrick's Day events. Sea lions & an octopus.

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March 16, 2025

Alaska threatens Victoria cruise industry (again)

8 under-the-radar restaurants. Update on new terminal. Driest winter in 20+ years

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March 15, 2025

Council lays out homeless plan

New poet laureate. UVic in national hoops final. Thunderstorm risk. Possible charges for officer over crash with cyclist.

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March 14, 2025

Crystal Pool referendum approved as is

BC hits Elon where it hurts; and St. Paddy's Day options galore

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March 13, 2025

BC is drinking less booze

Drug poisoning alerts on the Island, Victoria man wins largest Keno prize in BC.

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March 12, 2025

Victoria chef feels cooked by Canada's immigration laws

Will X mark the spot for BC Ferries internet connection?

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March 11, 2025

Protection for Southern Resident orcas denied

Downtown cleanup needs helping hands, Turner Building demolished, Hudson's Bay could close half its stores.

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March 10, 2025

A new PM—and an election coming?

Cherry blossom history. Tariff task force. Robotics champs.

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March 9, 2025

Time to spring ahead again

Could trade war change Daylight Saving plans? US-Canada updates. Oak Bay food. Death on Johnson.

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March 8, 2025

Deaths soar among Island unhoused population

Esquimalt votes against funding VicPD new hires. UVic is going to nationals. Nearly 10,000 fish released in Bowker

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March 7, 2025

Saanich officer dies on duty

International Women's Day events tomorrow

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March 6, 2025

A closer look at BC's budget

Pickleball courts coming to Topaz Park, Esquimalt wants new system for future school board, Victoria property owners face a nearly 9% tax hike.

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March 5, 2025

Province brings down 'conservative' budget

Six Mile Pub for sale; UVic Vikes aim for national men's b-ball title

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March 4, 2025

Buying Island goods amid trade war

50 years of the flower count, Island Health briefly lost access to patient records, more quakes for the South Island

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March 3, 2025

Victoria-US travel is down

Another earthquake. Car hits house on crash-prone street. VicPD deputy chief retiring.

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March 2, 2025

Canada's oldest man dies in Saanich

5 of Sidney's best meals. Another Turner building fire. Historic schoolteacher. New Ladysmith mayor.

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March 1, 2025

VicPD budget motion passes

10% increase approved; Historic treaty agreement; Semi makes u-turn on Malahat; Weekend events

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February 28, 2025

VicPD looks for budget increase, again

Plus, buy a private island for less than a home; Gretzky backlash; and lock your vehicles

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February 27, 2025

Durkin getting the boot

City wants cleaner construction sites; and help the world, win $3K

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February 26, 2025

Symphony Splash returns this summer

UVic training program works with Island First Nations to develop emergency plans, more Victoria homes dealing with sewage problems from city roadwork.

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February 25, 2025

Island marmot baby boom

Bylaw revitalization could bring late-night dancing to Victoria, residents dealing with sewage from road work.

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February 24, 2025

Bereaved orca no longer carrying calf

Plus other whale news. SkaFest lineup now out. Seagull vs. sea star.

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February 23, 2025

How Victoria's Black History began with a pair of shoes

Mars plane reaches AZ. Popular cheese shop closing. Weather warnings. Week recap.

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February 22, 2025

Mainland earthquake reaches Island

Victoria book publisher dealing with book bans, Island festivals call on the province for funding help.

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